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having to work odd shifts over long lives of faith, love and hope if we do not periods) can be very detrimental to our get into some sort of pattern of prayer. well-being. And because we human That may sound like “formalism” to beings are a complex combination some but I suspect we are in greater of body, mind and spirit, each one danger of the opposite spiritual vice affecting the other two, it is not just our of indifference if we do not have some physical well-being that suffers. routine. The Church has long recognised the And if that is hard enough for most benefit of some sort of regularity in of us think how much more difficult it our spiritual life. At its most basic that must be for those who have some sort is expressed in weekly attendance at of learning disability and who see and worship but probably that in itself is experience the world around them very not very enriching of our spiritual lives. differently from the rest of us. As you probably know both Jews and Dear Friends Muslims have set times of prayer each day as do other world religions. In Autism Training I don’t know about you but I am one of the early days of Christianity monks Protestantism is essentially a religion those people who benefits greatly from devised a system whereby they prayed of the Word/word and even we in the having some sort of a routine in my life. formally seven times a day (matins, Church of Ireland who are a little more When we are growing up that routine lauds, terce, sext, nones, vespers and relaxed about symbolic acts have very or framework is provided through the compline). little visual stimulus in our services. For rhythms of daily family life and at a that reason alone I want to commend later stage through the regularity and Regular Prayer the little diocesan group who labour disciplines of school life. under the name of Social Theology in At the time of the sixteenth century A little later work often provides that Action for the work that they have been Reformation in England and Ireland, framework whether in school, office, doing in collaboration with Clogher Archbishop Cranmer simplified these factory or farm. Indeed one of the Diocesan Youth Council on exploring into two short services of Morning reasons why holidays can be rather how we might make worship and Prayer or Matins and Evening Prayer. If stressful is because they break our Church life more fruitful for people on you still have an old prayer book you usual routine but aren’t long enough to the autistic spectrum. will see at the head of these services establish a distinctive ‘holiday” routine. The group are organising a couple the instruction “To be said Daily” and of events in October which the Revd Almost always we are glad to come if you look at the inside cover of the Charlie Eames writes about elsewhere home after a holiday and although we 2004 green Book of Common Prayer in this magazine. I hope you will find sometimes disparage such a return to you will see an even shorter form - them interesting and will consider the usual patterns (“back to porridge”) Daily Prayer: A Simple Structure. we usually need it and are glad of it. going along. Probably even these are too There are very few parents who don’t In the meantime, I trust you will find demanding to be regularly fitted into breathe a sigh of relief when their encouragement and fulfilment as the the very busy lives of most people, children go back to school. new round of parish and diocesan especially those with children to get activity begins and we all get firmly The physical need for regularity lies out in the morning and to provide for back into our routines. very deep within us and is sometimes when they return from school. However called the Circadian rhythm which if I think it is not unfair or inaccurate to disturbed for long periods (such as say that it is very difficult to deepen our +John

4 CHURCH OF IRELAND PARISH NOTES September at 8.00 pm, please note the School singing. Sunday 30th September Aghadrumsee, change of date. New members always 8.00pm, Preacher is Dean Raymond welcome. Ferguson. Clogh & Drumsnatt Drumsnatt Harvests Drumsnatt Harvest is on Sunday 21st October Once again we are entering into the Harvest at 3.00 pm. season: Aghadrumsee Gospel Concert This year Aghadrumsee will focus on the work Church Army Officer Aghadrumsee Ladies Guild are delighted to of the South America Mission Society during Captain David host a Country Gospel Concert with Curtis the Harvest weekend with services on Sunday Hamilton Magee on Wednesday 12th September at 7th October at 12.05 pm, Preacher is Bishop Ken Clarke and on Monday 8th October at 8.00 pm. A night of music and fun not to 8.00 pm Preacher is Revd Alison Calvin. We be missed. Tickets available from Guild hope to have a soup lunch following Sunday’s members. The Rectory, Drummadarainy, service with all proceeds going to SAMS. Stonebridge, Clones, Co. Monaghan. Clogh Sympathy Friday 28th September at 7.00pm, Preacher, Following the recent death of Trevor Moran, T: 047 20826 Revd Nick Jones, Rector of Drung Group of we extend our sincere sympathy to Ruth, E: [email protected] Parish with the children from Aghadrumsee Matthew, Jason, Adam, Leah and Lyall.

Services Sunday 2nd September Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Holy Communion Clogh 10.45am Holy Communion Drumsnatt 9.30am Holy Communion Diocesan Commissioning Services Sunday 9th September Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Morning Prayer for Sunday School Teachers Clogh 10.45am Morning Prayer Drumsnatt 9.30am Morning Prayer Sunday 16th September Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Morning Prayer Date: Clogh 10.45am Morning Prayer Date: Drumsnatt 9.30am Morning Prayer Venue: Venue: Lisbellaw Parish Church Sunday 23rd September Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Morning Prayer Time: Time: Clogh 10.45am Morning Prayer Preacher: Jeff Gawn Drumsnatt 9.30am Morning Prayer Scripture Union Schools’ Worker Friday 28th September Clogh 7.00pm Harvest Service  A special service to mark and celebrate  All who are involved in or Sunday 30th September the invaluable work done, week after have an interest in this Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Morning Prayer week, with the children and young very important ministry to people in our parishes by all who teach children will be made most Clogh 8.00pm Harvest Service in Sunday School and all those welcome Drumsnatt 9.30am Morning Prayer involved in Children’s Ministry Bible Club Sincere thanks to Jonathan Graham and his team from CEF for making the Holiday Bible Club in Aghadrumsee another great success enjoyed by all. Thanks also to those who  The Bishop of Clogher, Rt. Revd John McDowell, provided the refreshments each day. will conduct an Act of Commissioning of all who are involved in Children’s Ministry

Ladies Group  A number of Sunday School Teachers will be taking The Young Ladies Group will recommence for part the new season on Tuesday 11th September at 8.30 pm in Aghadrumsee Old School with  An opportunity afterwards to chat over a cup of tea or We look forward coffee ‘Essential Oils’. to seeing you there Guild Aghadrumsee Ladies Guild will have their Clogher Diocesan Board first meeting of the year on Thursday 6th of Religious Education

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 5 Aghalurcher and Cooneen with Mullaghfad

Rector: The Revd John McClenaghan

Colebrooke Rectory, 8 Owenskerry Lane, Killarbran, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0SP

T: 028 895 31822 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.colebrookeparish.org

Services SEPTEMBER Sunday 2nd September 10.45am Colebrooke Holy Communion Photos from the senior citizens’ meal provided by 12.15pm Cooneen Holy Communion the Mothers’ Union. Sunday 9th September 10.45am Colebrooke MP Colebrooke/Cooneen 12.15pm Cooneen MP Scout Group Sunday 16th September The Scouts recommence late September 11.00am Colebrooke Family Service and will be meeting every Tuesday from 3.30pm Mullaghfad Harvest 7pm-8.15pm for boys and girls aged 4-11 Sunday 23rd September years, and every Friday for Scouts, 11 – 14 11.00am Cooneen Divine Healing (in place years. of 5th Sunday service) The leaders provide a wide range of Sunday 30th September Scouting skills. Roy has been 10.45am Colebrooke Harvest Squirrels (4 - 6 years) visiting many of the 12.15pm Cooneen MP Beavers (6 – 8 years) households during the Rector’s 7.00pm Colebrooke Harvest Cubs (8 – 11 years) illness and his ministry has been deeply OCTOBER Scouts (11 – 14 years) Sunday 7th October Registration evening - Tuesday 18th appreciated. Hazel Spears and Irene Boyd 10.45am Colebrooke Holy Communion September, 6.30-7.30pm. presented gifts of thanks to the guests. 3.00pm Cooneen Harvest New members very welcome. All present enjoyed a sumptuous tea and chatting to friends. Mullaghfad Services Bowling Club The annual outing on Saturday 8th On Sunday 16th September 2018 at 3.30pm, The Bowling Club meet in the Parish Hall September plans to visit Armagh, stopping the annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service each Thursday at 7.45pm. at The Navan Centre and Fort for a short will be held at All Saints, Mullaghfad. On Bowls re-opens on Thursday 13th tour and refreshments and then to the Sunday 21st October 2018 at 3.00pm our September at 7.45pm in Parish Hall for Cathedral City. After free time in Armagh annual Service of Remembrance will be 2018/19 season. We would encourage City, the coach travels home via Aughnacloy held, with members of Fivemiletown Royal anyone interested to come along, give it where an evening meal is being served in British Legion and also Lisburn Royal British a try whilst having fun and fellowship with Salley’s Restaurant at 5pm. The trip begins Legion attending. Friends and visitors will be other members. All age groups welcome. at 9 am and should return to Colebrooke most welcome at these services. Hall for 6.45pm. Everyone is most welcome Mothers’ Union so book with Ann or Valerie as soon as GFS On a sunny afternoon in July, over 40 possible. Girls Friendly Society return after their senior citizens and their helpers, joined Val Irvine, from the ‘Pantry Food Bank’ is the summer break on Monday 24th September. in a celebratory ‘Afternoon Tea,’ hosted speaker on Wednesday 19th September at The branch then meets every Monday, at by MU members. The special guest was 8 pm in the Colebrooke Hall. Please start 6.30pm in the Parish Hall for girls three Mr Roy Crowe accompanied by Mrs May stocking up on suitable items to donate to years and upwards, and new members Leitch who played the keyboard. Roy led the food bank – especially tinned meals eg. will be made very welcome, taking part community singing as well as rendering Meatballs, Irish stew, chicken curry etc. in games, cookery, craft, bible study and many beautiful songs and hymns and Everyone is welcome to the meeting on especially having lots of fun. recounting a few stories. 19th September.

6 CHURCH OF IRELAND THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 7 Harvest Service, at which our young people each week. We will also have the Bible Aghavea will be very welcome. The rector will be the Fellowship restarting in September in the preacher at each service over the weekend. Committee room in the Parish Hall, and this Rector: will provide an informal opportunity to study Revd J, McLoughlin Congratulations the Scriptures, ask questions and share our Our church building needs extensive thoughts. All are welcome. restoration, and exciting plans have been The Rectory, Our Sunday evening services in the Brooke 256 Belfast Road, drawn up to do just that! Unfortunately, Hall will restart in September, and everyone Lurgan, exciting plans are often quite expensive will find a warm welcome as we share plans, and this is definitely the case here. Brookeborough the Good News together each month. All BT94 4DS Undeterred, the parish has been hosting a relevant dates will be published in church series of events over the summer to raise closer to the start of each organisation. Tel. 028 8953 1210 much needed funds - from sponsored walks Email; [email protected] to bag packing in ASDA (with a special thanks to the management team in ASDA Mothers’ Union for allowing us to be there), from cooking for Our Mothers’ Union continue to meet each September Services the men, women and children that visited month in the Parish Hall and on Tuesday, 2nd September - Holy Communion Brookeborough on the Twelfth, and even a 11th September 2018 they will host their 9th September - Morning Prayer barbecue and dance at the end of August! Visitors’ Evening, when Revd Jean Mackarel 16th September - Family Service We congratulate all those involved in the will present an evening of music, humour, 23rd September - Morning Prayer planning and execution of every event and quizzes, prizes and comedy entitled The 30th September - Morning Prayer thank all those who supported them in any Heritage of Music in God’s Providence. Our morning worship services are at 11am, way. The evening starts at 8pm, and it wouldn’t and always followed by refreshments in the be an MU evening without the obligatory church. Starting up again! refreshments too! All are welcome, MU With September almost upon us, as these members or not, male and female alike! Funerals notes were being written, we get back into 18th July, Margaret Georgina Crawford, the normal pattern of events throughout Rathkeeland, Maguiresbridge The “new” rectory family the coming year. Our Bowls Club will As the “new” rector, I’d like to thank 31st July, Thomas Leonard Percival, Teiges recommence on Monday 3rd September everyone that has made settling into our Hill R0ad, Ardmoney, Brookeborough in the Parish Hall at 8pm and would love to new surroundings so comfortable and welcome new and returning members to welcoming. We’ve already made many Sympathy their gatherings. There is always a friendly friends, and strangers are just friends As a parish, we wish to extend our prayers and welcoming atmosphere each evening, we haven’t met as yet. We look forward and sympathies to all those who have been as the bowlers indulge in their passion for bereaved during the last few months, and balls that don’t roll in straight lines! Come to losing the “new” part of our titles and also to those who celebrate anniversaries of along and enjoy the craic! getting more involved with the lovely loved ones at this time of year. Our Girls’ Friendly Society starts again on congregation and parishioners of Aghavea. Wednesday 26th September, at 6.30pm, Our prayer is that we can all work together Harvest Weekend finishing at 7.30pm. They will continue to build God’s kingdom in this part of his Our Harvest Weekend will be the first to meet each Wednesday and would Church, reaching out to those in need, and weekend in October from Friday 5th to welcome all young ladies from three years those who haven’t met Christ yet. Our hope Sunday 7th October. On the Sunday old up, and always have a lot of fun as they is that we can be part of God’s team in this morning, we will host a special Family work together in their different activities parish, working in God’s love for His glory.

The team from Aghavea Church who recently held a Sponsored Walk to raise funds for the Church Building Fund. After a very enjoyable evening’s walk, and refreshments in the Hall, the team were delighted to find that they had raised almost £1500. Well done to all involved. 8 CHURCH OF IRELAND St Mary’s Hospital, where Esther spent the years. The dedication of his wife, Kay and Ballybay, last number of years of her life, enjoyed his daughter, Anne who attended him on a the fellowship and her great character. daily basis was commendable. This meant Clontibret & The church was filled to capacity for her that Eddie was able to spend most of the Muckno funeral service, which was testament to the time when he was in ill health at home high esteem in which Esther was held by surrounded by the people who loved him. everyone and she will be forever held in He will be deeply missed by all at St the hearts of the members of St Colman’s, Maeldoid’s. where she played her full part. Rector: Sunday School The Revd Neal Phair Sympathy to the Geary Family On Sunday 17th June Muckno held their We also extend our sympathy to the Geary annual Sunday School prizegiving led by family on the death of Ronnie’s aunt, Mrs the children and leaders. They reviewed all Mary Jane Geary who was laid to rest on the great work they had been doing over Friday, 3rd August at Armaghbreague the past year learning about Moses leading The Rectory, Drumcrew, Castleblayney, Co. Presbyterian Church. God’s people into the promised land and Monaghan displaying the wonderful crafts they have Prayers made to illustrate the stories. T: 042 9740483 All the children joined in doing readings E: [email protected] We continue to remember in our prayers, Albert and Winifred Jordan and also Robert and prayers as well as singing a song. They and Jim Graham. were all pleased to receive their prizes, Sunday School Outing which we pray will help them learn more The Sunday School Outing to Dublin Zoo Harvest Service about the Bible over the summer holidays. During the service, the children distributed this year took place on Saturday, 30th June. Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service is at to all the men of the church, decorated The two coaches were filled to capacity and 3.30pm on Sunday 30th September. mugs full of goodies which they had it was a glorious sunny day for the event. Everyone is very welcome and refreshments prepared for Fathers’ Day. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the wide will be served afterwards. We would like to thank Lucy Phair and variety of attractions the zoo has to offer Martha O’Connor for their dedication to and we thank everyone who came along MUCKNO faithfully teaching the children and also all and supported the annual outing. the parents who bring their children along Deepest Sympathy each week. We extend our deepest sympathy to the CLONTIBRET Sunday school will restart in September. family of Eddie Robinson, especially his Deepest Sympathy loving wife Kay and his daughter, Anne and Harvest Thanksgiving Service We extend our deepest sympathy to the son William. We also remember his son-in- The Harvest Thanksgiving Service in whole family circle, especially Elizabeth, law Derek and daughter-in-law Theresa, his Muckno is at 3.30pm on Sunday 7th Jennifer, Carol and Joan, the daughters grandchildren, Derren and Chelsea and his October. Everyone very welcome and of Esther Dunne who died at the end of niece, Hillary and indeed the whole family refreshments will be served afterwards. July. Esther was a very devout member circle at this time. of St Colman’s Church. She and her late Eddie faithfully attended St Maeldoid’s BALLYBAY husband, Billie, never missed a Sunday church every Sunday when his health of divine service at Clontibret and indeed allowed. He was also a member of the Sunday School Esther was very involved in the life of the Select Vestry until he passed away at the Sunday School prizegiving took place Church. One of her particular skills was the end of July. He was a churchwarden for on the 17th June. Tyana Pratt-Clarke read amount of tickets she would sell for the many years and had a deep and passionate the Old and New Testament lessons. Ella annual dance and no-one would escape love for the parish of Muckno. Eddie spent Grimes, Levi and Adam Dixon sang two from a buying a ticket from her! Esther was his life in the farming profession and also songs based on the faith of the mustard also a wonderful cook and again she would had other interests especially in the area of seed. Additionally, Isaiah, Joshua and Levi be to the fore baking and cooking for all politics where he was a Fine Gael County Dixon took part in the Sunday School play. church events. Esther was a committed Councillor for a number of years. Indeed It was a very meaningful service and a big member of the Mothers’ Union and on her the late Billie Fox, Fine Gael Senator who thank you to all the young people who took 90th birthday she received a special visit was murdered in the 1970’s was a close and part. A particular huge thank you goes to from the members and also received a life- personal friend and was best man at his Julie Crawford for her commitment and long certificate. Esther had other interests wedding. His lifelong association with the dedication by teaching Sunday school and studied to be a nurse in England. When Fine Gael party was a deep and lasting one. throughout the year. she returned home, she became a valued Many current and past serving prominent member of the community, attending to members of Fine Gael were in attendance Harvest Thanksgiving Service lots of people who became ill. She also at his funeral. He also had an enduring The Harvest Thanksgiving Service in had natural veterinary skills which again relationship with the local GAA club, to Ballybay is at 3.30pm on Sunday 14th the community greatly benefitted from, which he kindly provided a field for their October. Everyone is very welcome and particularly in the area of pig rearing. Esther use. Members of the club formed a guard of refreshments will be served afterwards. also loved to sing with “Take me home honour at his funeral. again Kathleen” being a particular party Unfortunately he was in poor health over Prayers piece, which was played as the recessional the last few years, being confined mostly We continue to remember in our prayers at her funeral service. The community at to his bed, especially over the past two Linda and John Dixon.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 9 mission to travel to Malawi next July to build Endless Hallelujah. Thank you to all who Carrickmacross houses for orphaned families with Habitat for helped out on the day with set up, music Humanity. Please pray for: Anne, Caroline, and providing refreshments. Union, Colin, David, Dorothy, Eleanor, Freddie, Magheracloone Janice, Jennifer, Lorna, Philip, Richard, Harvest Services Sammy, Siobhan, Victoria and Westley as The first of our Harvest Thanksgiving and Ardragh they begin to gel together as a team and Services takes place in Ardragh on Sunday make plans for the mission. 30th August at 3.00pm. Our guest preacher On Friday 27th of July we had our first will be Colin Creighton, the pastor from Rector: fundraising event with a summer barbecue Carrickmacross Baptist Church. As this is The Revd in the Rectory (See photos below). Over 150 the 5th Sunday in the month it is also our Colin McConaghie gathered on the evening to enjoy delicious United Service meaning there are NO other food, friendship and laughter. There was services that day so please plan to come wonderful generosity shown on the evening along to Ardragh. with people donating to both the auction Magheracloone’s Harvest Thanksgiving is and raffle. A massive thank you to all who Sunday 7th October at 3.00pm followed by helped out and who donated prizes for the The Rectory, Drumconrath Road, St Finbarr’s on Sunday 14th at 7.00pm. Our Carrickacross, Co.Monaghan. event. Group Harvest Supper in the Jackson Hall Following from the barbecue we were will follow the service in St Finbarr’s. T: 042 9673628 delighted as a team when Mrs Marian E: [email protected] Maggs, a parishioner from St Joseph’s Magheracloone Dance Roman Catholic church in Carrickmacross St Molua’s, Magheracloone are holding a came forward to offer organising a Pop up Halloween Fancy Dress Dance in Treacy’s Services Tea Shop on the street to help us raise more Hotel on Friday 26th October with doors Sunday 2nd September funds. This was another great event that was opening from 9.00pm. There will be live Service of the Word St Finbarr’s 10.30am well supported by people in the town. Thank music on the evening by Rainbow with a Service of the Word Magheracloone 12noon you to Marian for this very generous support. raffle and prize for the best dressed. All Sunday 9th September Our next event is a Table Quiz in the Shirley proceeds from the evening will go towards Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 10.30am Arms Hotel on Friday 21st September much needed parish funds. Tickets are €10 Holy Communion Magheracloone 12noon from 8.30pm. Cost per team is €40 with Morning Prayer Ardragh 1.15pm a maximum of four people per team. and are available from vestry members or Sunday 16th September Thank you to the Shirley Arms Hotel who any of our churches. Please spread the Arise and Shine St Finbarr’s 10.30am – have offered us use of facilities as well as word and support Magheracloone with this special sports themed service to celebrate providing sandwiches on the night. There fundraising event. the start of the new season fro bowls and will be spot prizes and a raffle on the table tennis evening and it promises to be another fun Christmas Tree Festival Service of the Word Magheracloone 12noon evening, all welcome. As part of our outreach into the local Sunday 23rd September community we will be hosting our first ever Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 10.30am Magheracloone Outdoor Christmas Tree Festival from Friday 30th Holy Communion Magheracloone 12noon Service November to Sunday 2nd December. We are Holy Comunion Ardragh 1.15pm The annual St Molua’s Day Service took already working alongside the Carrickmacross Sunday 30th September place in Magheracloone on Sunday 12th Chamber of Commerce for this event and Harvest Thanksgiving Ardragh 3.00pm August at 3.00pm. We were delighted to plan to involve local schools, businesses and (this is also our United Service so NO other be joined by our guest speaker, Revd Ian organisations. Our next planning meeting is services that day) Horner from Bailieborough who spoke on on Tuesday 11th September at 8.00pm in the the theme of thankful remembrance and Parish Room, St Finbarr’s. All parishioners are Malawi Misson 2019 Trip our need to imitate the love of Christ using a encouraged to attend. Habitat For Humanity passage from 1 John. Our Group of Parishes Sixteen people from across our three Choir sang two pieces, a chanted version Youth Group churches and friends have signed up for our of Psalm 23 and the Matt Redman song Our Youth Group meets back after the break

Enjoying the summer barbecue at the Rectory.

10 CHURCH OF IRELAND on Wednesday 19th September at 7pm in the Parish Room. Youth Group is a mixture of fun games and challenges with a short time of worship. All young people aged 11 to 18 are welcome to attend. Select Vestry Meetings Select vestries meet again following the summer break: Magheracloone Monday 17th September Ardragh Tuesday 18th September St Finbarr’s Tuesday 25th September Prayer Meeting Our first prayer meeting following the summer will take place in the Rectory on Monday 1st October at 8.00pm. All are welcome as we pray for our world, our community, our church and the needs of ourselves and others known to us. Wedding Congratulations Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs

The wedding of Bernard Finnegan, Bernard and Yvonne who were Finnegan and Yvonne married in St Molua’s, Magheracloone. We Keenan in Magheracloone. wish Bernard and Yvonne God’s blessing as they begin married life together.

11:30 a.m. M.P. Cleenish Select Vestry Meetings Cleenish & Friday 5th October Wednesday 12th September. Cleenish 8:00 p.m. Combined Harvest Service. Wednesday 19th September. Mullaghdun Mullaghdun Mullaghdun Sunday 7th October Loyal Order Anniversary 11:00 a.m. Combined Harvest Service. Services Mullaghdun n Sunday 1st July. Rector: Orange Anniversary 7:30 p.m. Combined Harvest Service. The Revd Canon Service, Mullaghdun Parish Church, parade Geoffrey Bridle Mullaghdun led by Moybrone Pipe Band. Please note:- Services may change from n Sunday 8th July. Orange Anniversary time to time, updates in Church Porch Service, Cleenish Parish Church, parade led by Bellanaleck Pipe Band. Dates for your Diary Before the Service commenced, new n Saturday 15th September, Cleenish Rectory, Bellanaleck, Enniskillen, Mullaghdun collarettes purchased to be worn by Co. Fermanagh. BT92 2BA Parish Auction Enniskillen District L.O.L., No 5, were n Tuesday 18th September, Parents & presented by Peoples’ Churchwarden, T: 028 66 348259 Toddlers recommence W Bro Cecil Brownlee, and dedicated by E: [email protected] n Tuesday 18th September, M.U. Canon Geoff Bridle. In return the District W: www.cleenishparish.weebly.com recommence Master, W Bro Derek Farrell thanked Canon n Wednesday 19th September, Brownies Bridle. Services recommence. n Sunday 22nd July. RBP Anniversary Sunday 9th September n W.E. 5th to 7th October, Service, Cleenish Parish Church, 10:00 a.m. H.C. Mullaghdun Harvest Services, Mullaghdun. parade led by Mullaghy Flute Band. 11:30 a.m. H.C. Cleenish W.E.19th to 21st October, Harvest Services, All three Services were conducted by Canon Wednesday 12th September Cleenish. Bridle with Elizabeth Hazlett organist in 10:00 a.m. Monthly Healing Service, Mullaghdun and Joan Brownlee in Cleenish. Mullaghdun Monthly Healing Service Sunday 16th September The next monthly Healing Service takes Cleenish & Mullaghdun 10:00 a.m. M.P. Mullaghdun place on Wednesday 12th September, in Mothers’ Union 11:30 a.m. M.P. Cleenish Mullaghdun Hall. It combines the usual The Branch re-commence for the new Sunday 23rd September shortened form of Holy Communion with season on Tuesday 18th September. 10:00 a.m. H.C. Mullaghdun the opportunity for prayer for the sick and Contrary to notes in last issue, the Air 11:30 a.m. H.C. Cleenish bereaved, followed by a cup of tea and time Ambulance speaker is unable to attend, Sunday 30th September for a chat. however members will continue with a 10:00 a.m. M.P. Mullaghdun Members Night in Cleenish Parish Hall.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 11 Above: Moybrone Pipe Band. Inset - Leading Moybrone Pipe Band.

Several members be made most welcome. Details of the Bridesmaids were Sylvia Thornton, sister of attended the programme for the new season will be the bride and Barbara Crawford (nee Moore), Diocesan Coffee discussed that evening. friend of the bride. The best man was Ken Morning on Saturday 11th Crawford, brother of the groom. The couple August, in the Cathedral Hall. Mullaghdun Auction were blessed with three sons, Blythe (Sally), Sympathy is extended to the relatives of A further reminder to members from Mark (Erika), and Simon (Rachel), and three long time member, the late Martha Loane. Mullaghdun Parish who are asked to gather grandsons. After a very pleasant meal, Good wishes for a speedy recovery to goods and materials for their Auction, members of the family thanked the 60 Shirley Sheridan, who has spent a period which takes place in the Parish Hall on the guests present for supporting the function. A wedding cake was then cut by the happy in hospital and to Sylvia Thornton who had afternoon of Saturday 15th September. couple, after which the evening concluded an accident in the home. Indoor members Collection of items can be arranged by with dancing. continue to visit Ann Burleigh, Ethel Nixon contacting any member of the Select Vestry. and Bertha Vance, who are long term ill in Accident The Tilery Nursing Home. Golden Wedding Anniversary On a more positive outlook, congratulations Dessie Coalter, Peoples’ Churchwarden, Ian and Margaret Crawford (nee Thornton) are extended to Margaret and Ian Crawford, Mullaghdun, recently sustained an injury to celebrated their Golden Wedding, at a very who recently celebrated their Golden his leg which required surgery. He is greatly successful function in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Wedding. on Friday evening 27th July. They were Cleenish Parent & Toddler married in Cleenish Church on the same Group date in 1968, by the late Rev G N Sproule assisted by the late Canon A S O’Connor. The Group re-commence for the autumn period between 10am and 12noon, on Tuesday 18th September, in Cleenish Parish Hall. New mothers and children up to three years old will be made welcome. There is an opportunity where mothers meet each other for the first time and could develop into a long lasting friendship. If additional information is required, contact Rosita Bridle, Tel 66348259. Cleenish Brownies Brownies re-commence for the new season on Wednesday evening 19th September 6:30pm to 7:45pm, in Cleenish Parish Above: Ian and Margaret Crawford on their wedding Hall. New girls aged seven to 11 years will day and right: cutting the wedding cake.

12 CHURCH OF IRELAND missed at the church door each Sunday, She is survived by her daughters Heather Bellanaleck Community Group but is able to be out and about. Mullaghdun (Dave); Julie (Andrei); Angela (Derrick), and There was a very good attendance at the Parishioners wish him a speedy recovery to her sister Dorothy, Mrs Jim Kerr. final meeting of the Community Group full health and strength. The members of Cleenish Parish send their before the Summer recess. At the beginning deepest sympathy to the entire family. Bereavements of proceedings, secretary, Owen Wilson n Ruby Brownlee passed away peacefully Cleenish Centre congratulated Chairman, George Thornton at home on Sunday 24th June. She We have had a busy summer with a on achieving the recently published B.E,M. had just returned two days previously, variety of groups staying for the weekend This was followed by a very interesting talk after spending four and a half months in and longer. These included 1st Ahoghill by Louise Cullen, about her life and career Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Londonderry. Presbyterian, Wardle High School from to date as BBC Southwest correspondent. A daughter of the late Christie and Emily England, Hollywood Family Trust and Members agreed the Community Garden Buchanan, she had one sister also named Willowfield youth. We also had some was looking really well at present, and it Emily who passed away in 2010. Ruby lived evening use from local Fermanagh all her life on the family farm at Drumrainey, was stated F.O.D.C., would be asked to organisations. We pray and trust that those remaining there after her mother passed powerwash the Childrens’ Play Area. who came were blessed by their stay. away aged 58. Her father Christie passed Some discussion took place about We are grateful to all those local volunteers away in 1974. In 1961 Ruby married Kenneth floodlighting the M.U.G.A., and hopefully this who assisted with cooking, dishwashing, Brownlee, and they were blessed with may be achieved with the Blueway Stage 2 cleaning, gardening and who worked eight children, Emily (Mervyn); John (Lynda); next year. Once again the local Council are generally around the Centre. If you, Eva; Margaret (Stephen); Kenneth (Alison); to be thanked for providing the beautiful Florence; Hester (David) and David (Elaine). who are reading this, could you pray for the Centre for the autumn and spring hanging baskets at the Church gates. Her funeral service took place before a large The Group send sincere sympathy congregation in Cleenish Parish Church, weekend groups as it would be greatly to its treasurer Derrick Graham, on on a very warm Wednesday afternoon appreciated. All new volunteers will always the recent death of his mother in law, 27th June. The service was conducted by be welcome and as we are really in need Canon Bridle and Joan Brownlee played the for new helpers around the Centre in Mrs Martha Loane. The next meeting organ. Tributes were made to her husband whatever way you can help at all, we is on Wednesday, 26th September. Kenneth, who travelled 144 times to visit his would be very appreciative of more help. Enquires to Group Secretary Owen Wilson, wife in Hospital. At time of writing, Ethel Kingston who email:- [email protected] Deepest sympathy is expressed to all plays a major role in the administrative members of the Family Circle, including and general running of the Centre has Obituary been very ill and is now showing signs her many grandchildren and great Cleenish Parish Church of improvement. Please remember Ethel grandchildren. Wednesday 27th June 2018 n Martha Loane in your prayers. We are grateful to Avril passed away peacefully Hester Rebecca (Ruby) Brownlee, 67 in the South West Acute Hospital on Johnston for stepping into the breach. Swanlinbar Road, Drumrainey, Enniskillen Wednesday 1st August. Although in To hire the Centre, or if you feel that you aged 83 years. reasonably good health she became are called to serve in any way, please make somewhat frail in latter years. After leaving contact by e.mail: enquiries@cleenishcentre. Friday 3rd August 2018 Derrynashesk Primary School, she was com or telephone 02866349647. You may Martha Loane, Rushin House, Bellanaleck employed in Enniskillen Post Office before also view the Cleenish Centre website. aged 93 years. joining Taylor Woods Factory employees. However she then began her chosen profession as a District Nurse, and after training in Glasgow she was attached to the practice of Dr Brown and Dr Diana Brown, until retirement. She resided in Rushin House with her late husband, and remained in the family home with her daughter Angela, husband Derrick, and their family until a short time before her death, when she was admitted into Hospital. There was extreme sadness in her life by the tragic loss of her only son Leslie in 1991, and then the death of her husband Ivan in 2010. Her main interests were reading, music, gardening, and cooking, and for many years was a member of the local Mothers’ Union Branch. Until recently she attended the Day Centre on a twice weekly basis. Martha’s funeral Service which was largely attended, took place in Cleenish Parish Church, on Friday 3rd August, before being laid to rest in the adjoining Graveyard. The Service was conducted by Canon Bridle and Joan Brownlee was organist. Hanging baskets at Cleenish Church gates

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 13 Clogher Cathedral Group

Rector: The Revd Olivia Downey

The Rectory, 10 Augher Road, Clogher, Co. Tyrone. BT76 0AD

T: 028 8554 8804 M: 07792 728495 E: [email protected]

Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: Miss Isobel Stewart

Harvest Thanksgiving St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Clogher Attending the presentations at St Mary’s, Errigal Portclare are ( Front row from left; Mrs Sadie Little, Mr Sammy Little, Mr Milford Brown. Back (from left); Mrs Doreen Millar, Revd Olie Downey. Friday 28th September at 7.30pm Guest Preacher - Revd. Ali Calvin, Killeshandra Group of Parishes Co. Cavan. St. Mark’s Newtownsaville Hymns led by: Murley Silver Band. Sunday 30th September at Friday 19th October at 7.30pm All welcome. 11.30am Family Harvest Service Guest Preacher - Revd. Canon Preacher - Rector Henry Blair, Ardess Parish, Kesh. St. Mary’s Errigal Portclare Sunday 21st October at 11.30am St. Mary’s Errigal Portclare Friday 5th October at 7.30pm Family Harvest Service celebrate years of service Guest Preacher - Revd. Mandy Preacher - Rector and friendship Durrell, Methodist Minister for Sunday School On Sunday 12th August the congregation the Derrygonnelly District. of St. Mary’s Errigal Portclare came together at 3pm Sunday school in all four parishes re- Sunday 7th October for a family service of thanksgiving and Family Harvest Service commences on Sunday, 9th September. praise to mark many years of faithful Preacher - Rector service by four of its members. St. Mark’s Augher Annual Friends of Clogher Presentations were made by the Rector on Friday 12th October at 7.30pm Cathedral Service Guest Preacher - Revd. Dennis behalf of the Select Vestry and parishioners Christie, Curate at Kilconriola and & Dedication of Gifts to Mr and Mrs Sammy Little who having Ballyclug Parishes, Ballymena. Sunday 28th October at 3pm. served in various positions of office Sunday 14th October at 10am Preacher: Revd Professor R.A.B. Mollan within St. Mary’s since 1961 have moved Family Harvest Service (Orthopaedic Surgeon) . to Donaghadee to be closer to family. Preacher - Rector Dedication of gifts: Rt. Rev. John McDowell. Presentations were also made to Mrs Doreen Millar who stepped down Some of our young people from the position of parish secretary enjoying the bouncy castle. after 25 years faithful service and Mr Milford Brown who stepped down from the position of treasurer having served for 41 incredible years. As a parish we are indebted to Sammy, Sadie, Doreen and Milford for their dedication, hard work and model of service. As a parish we thank them and wish them God’s richest blessings for the future. After the service friends and family joined in afternoon tea in the grounds of the church. Young and old alike enjoyed some fun with a bouncy castle and games – a wonderful day had by all. Many thanks for all who made it possible.

14 CHURCH OF IRELAND Clones, Killeevan, Currin and Newbliss

Rector: The Revd Roy Taylor

From 31st August 2018

Services Sept 2nd: Clones 10.00am: Holy Communion Newbliss 11.30am: Holy Communion Walter Pringle making presentations to Mrs Perry Keating in recognition of 50 years service as Secretary of Sept 9th: Currin 10.00am: Holy Communion Newbliss Parish Church. Killeevan 11.30am: Holy Communion Sept 16th: Clones 10.00am: Morning Prayer Bereavement Flower Arranging Newbliss 11.30am: Morning Prayer Our sympathy is extended to Terry and Demonstration Sept 23rd: Currin 10.00am: Morning Prayer Joyce Waters on the death of his sister in A Flower Arrangement Demonstration by Killeevan 11.30am: Morning Prayer England. We also extend our Sympathy to Timothy Elliott of Lisnaskea will take place Friday Sept 28th: 8.00pm Killeevan Harvest Rowena and Jack Mealiff on the death of on Friday, 12th October 2018 at 8.00pm Service. Tea afterwards. her sister in England. sharp in Scotshouse Community Centre. Sept 30th: Killeevan Harvest Service A raffle of flower arrangements will take 11.00am Group Service. Births place along with other prizes. Dates for other Harvest Services. Congratulations to Stuart and Pauline Leech Tickets are €10 and supper is included. Clones. Friday 5th Oct at 8.00pm Sunday on the birth of their daughter Summer Paige. 7th Oct at 10.00am Currin. Sunday 14th Oct at 3.30pm Currin Newbliss. Sunday 28th Oct at (TBA) On Sunday, 5th August 2018 the remains of Greta Elizabeth Brady (nee Mills) of Illness Ontario, Canada, formerly of Derrins, Drum We remember those who are ill in hospital, took place in Currin graveyard after a short and especially those of our Parishioners service. who are undergoing treatment at present. Prayer meeting The meetings have finished for the Summer and will resume at a later date to be announced.

St. Andrew’s, Currin (Scotshouse)

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 15 Colaghty

Rector: The Revd Alan Irwin

The Rectory, Main Street, Lack, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 0DN

T: 028 686 31689 E: [email protected]

Services games and teaching enjoyed by children, unless otherwise designated. Please give SEPTEMBER young people and leaders alike. Average generously as we continue to support our 2nd Holy Communion 11.30am attendance was around 80 with 58 children partners in mission. 9th Family Service 11.30am over the three nights. The overall teaching 16th Morning Prayer 11.30am was in making the right choices, turning to Women’s Fellowship 23rd Morning Prayer 11.30am God in prayer and living boldly for God with The Women’s Fellowship meetings 30th Morning Prayer 11.30am the memory verse from Daniel 10: 12. We recommence on Monday 8th October extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who 8.00pm in the parish hall, and then every OCTOBER helped over the course of the club and the second Monday of the month. An open 7th Holy Communion 11.30am preparation beforehand. To the printers, invitation is extended to all the ladies in 12th Harvest service 8.00pm artists, craft team, games and refreshment the parish to come along and enjoy the 14th Family Harvest 11.30am co-ordinators, IT team, worship team, fellowship and teaching each month. A 14th Harvest Service 7.00pm speakers Anne, Jason and Revd Alan, to programme of speakers will be available 21st Morning Prayer 11.30am Carryl of ‘Jump, Jiggle and Jive’ and to the shortly. This year is the 50th Anniversary 28th Morning Prayer 11.30am parents and children who came along each of the Women’s Fellowship and plans are night. being made to mark this occasion. Christian Baptism 22nd July 2018 - Koryn Robert James CE/Sunday School Young@Heart Kearney, son of Emma and Neil. Sunday School resumes in the Parish Hall The Young@ Heart club recommences on on Sunday 9th September at 10.30am Wednesday 17th October 2018, 10. 30am Christian Wedding where new children will be very welcome. in the parish hall and meets monthly on the 6th July 2018 - Trevor Woods and Gillian Dates for CE and Youth group will be 3rd Wednesday. All existing members and Mahon in Ardess Parish Church. announced when the programme is new members welcome, please plan to finalised. We thank everyone who has come along and enjoy the fellowship. Parish Barbecue helped with the teaching and in leading and The annual parish barbecue excelled volunteer roles and look forward to your Colaghty Bowling Club all expectations with an increase in continual assistance for the incoming term Members continued with the summer bowls numbers attending, all of whom enjoyed and would encourage others to share their and now look forward to the new season the fellowship and exceptional culinary gifts in our ministry to children and youth. and would encourage past, present and delights of the traditional barbecue fayre. new bowlers to come along on Thursday We are indebted to our cooks for the Farm, Fellowship and Faith nights at 8.00pm. succulent steaks, burgers and sausages, Following on from the farm safety evening, and all who brought the delicious range of a meeting has been arranged for Monday Photographs salads and scrumptious deserts. Our best 24th September 8.00pm in Colaghty Parish If anyone would have any photographs of thanks to everyone who helped with the Church Hall. On this occasion, Timothy Keys the church inside and out pre 1980’s and in arrangements, preparations before and and Gareth Ellis will share their farming particular before the 1964 renovations and after, serving, kitchen staff, runners, ticket experiences in New Zealand. Refreshments would be willing to make copies available to sellers, and to everyone who supported the will be available on the night, please plan to the church, please speak to the Rector. evening, all too numerous to mention by attend, all welcome. name, but of whose gifts and enthusiasm is General Data Protection much appreciated. Mission projects Regulations (GDPR) As in previous years during the month The parish is progressing with the Holiday Bible Club of September and until the end of the introduction of the GDPR requirements. The Holiday Bible Club from 1st – 3rd Harvest weekend in October, all loose plate All parishioners are required to complete August, with the theme ‘Dare to be a Daniel’ collections will go towards mission and consent forms which are available from was held over three nights of endless fun, outreach projects, both local and overseas, members of vestry. Any parishioner who has

16 CHURCH OF IRELAND Pictured: Children enjoying the Holiday Bible Club at Colaghty. not received a consent form should contact a vestry member. North Fermanagh Remembers Over the weekend of 9th – 11th November 2018, North Fermanagh Remembers will hold a weekend of events, to include exhibition, talks, music and a closing act of worship, to remember the end of the Great War, 1914 – 1918. The weekend will take place at Ardess Parish church and hall. The exhibition will open Friday, 9th Nov from 10.00am-9.00pm with schools in the morning and a talk on Willie McBride given by Maurice Neill at 7.30pm. The event continues on Saturday from 10.00am – 5.00pm with the keynote speaker, Major Alan McFarland from the Somme Heritage Centre giving an address at 3.00pm. On Sunday, the exhibition runs from 3.30pm n 8th October 2018 Women’s Fellowship with a closing service in the church at 8.00pm 7.00pm n 12th – 14th October 2018 Harvest Please take note of the dates for your diary Weekend Friday 8.00pm – Sunday 11.30am and plan to come along to this weekend. and 7.00pm n 17th October 2018 Young@ Heart 10.30am Dates for the diary n 16th June 2019 175th Church Anniversary n 9th September 2018 Sunday School service 3.30pm 10.30am n 7th – 13th October 2019 Parish Mission n 24th September 2018 8.00pm Farm, Please check weekly announcements for Fellowship and Faith any changes or updates.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 17 and dignified manner. The beautiful parishes is part of both the Diocesan and Derryvullen sunshine made a good day even better. worldwide MU family and supports a range There was a congregation of about 315 of social and church based programmes at North and Castle present! home and abroad. The regular meetings, This was very much a joint Service of our publicised in the weekly news sheet, are Archdale two parishes with the Churchwardens of times to hear interesting speakers and be Castle Archdale and Derryvullen North part of this ministry of the Church. assisting in the service with their staves of office. The candidates from Castle Archdale Women’s Group Rector: were presented to the Bishop by Sunday The members enjoyed a lovely evening The Revd School Leader, Alison Thompson and those on Wednesday 27th June when they went Paul Thompson from Derryvullen North were presented by on an Erne Cruise followed by dinner at Sunday School Leader, Lisa Wallace. Due to the Killyhevlin Hotel. The new programme the large crowd and also to further represent is now in place for the year and offers a the joint occasion, the chalices from both wide range of meetings – talks by visiting speakers, social occasions and special The Rectory, Enniskillen Road, Irvinestown Derryvullen North and Castle Archdale were events including a fashion show. Details will BT94 1BD. used for Holy Communion. be available of all of these will be available T: 028 68621890 A total of 29 young people were confirmed through the weekly announcement sheet E: [email protected] on this occasion, another young person and all women are welcome to come along. who was not able to be present on that date was confirmed at Ardess Parish Church USC Service Services on 3rd June and an adult parishioner Sunday 9th September By the time of publication of this edition was confirmed at the Diocesan Adult 10.30am Derryvullen North (Family Service) the special Service for Ulster Special Confirmation Service on 14th May. 11.45 Castle Archdale (Family Service) Constabulary Association will have been Before the Service commenced, the Bishop Sunday 16th September held in Derryvullen North Parish Church on dedicated a seat placed outside the west 10.15am Castle Archdale (Morning Prayer) the afternoon of Sunday 3rd September. door of St Tighernach’s Church. This was in 11.30am Derryvullen North (Morning Prayer) memory of the late Mrs Kathleen (Lily) Clarke Tuesday Club Sunday 23rd September and is a gift presented by her daughters, The members will be meeting again as per 10.15am Castle Archdale (Morning Prayer) Catherine and Sarah, their families and the details in the weekly announcements 11.30am Derryvullen North (Morning Prayer) friends. sheet. The Club provides a time to meet Sunday 30th September during the day each month for a chat, hear a 10.15am Castle Archdale (Morning Prayer) Children’s Day Services speaker and enjoy a cup of tea together. 11.30am Derryvullen North (Morning Prayer) On Sunday 17th June, both parishes held Sunday 7th October the annual Children’s Day services and Walking Group 10.30am Castle Archdale (Holy Communion prizegiving. At both churches the children Over the summer months on most Tuesday and Children’s Harvest) played a leading role in the worship. At evening between 12 – 16 people from 11.30am Derryvullen North (Holy Castle Archdale they took Fathers’ Day as the parishes and wider community met in Communion) a special theme and at Derryvullen North Derryvullen North Hall and then headed off 7.00pm Castle Archdale (Harvest they took as their theme the CMS (Church for a walk through the Necarne Estate and Thanksgiving. Preacher: the Revd Missionary Society) project as the theme. ending the evening with a cup of tea in the Chancellor David Skuce) At Derryvullen North the Sunday School Hall. We are grateful to Lorna Graham for organising this enjoyable group. Bowling Club Teachers made special presentations to Lisa Wallace and Ethel Johnson to thank The Club is now getting back into action Orange Service them for their work in the Sunday School. again after the summer break and looks The annual service attended by members of At each Service the Rector thanked the forward to welcome back all the members the Orange Order took place in Derryvullen Sunday School Leaders for their work in this but also invite others who might not have North Church on Sunday 8th July. This was important ministry. bowled before to come along and have a try. held under the auspices of LOL 159, WLOL The Club meets each Tuesday evening at Faith and Friendship 222, LOL 1270 and the members were 8.00pm in Derryvullen North Parish Hall. Although the summer break period is led in parade by Drumharvey Pipe Band. Scripture lessons were read by members of Confirmation ahead we look forward to the new season and a special meeting to open it for us the order and a musical interlude of hymn Thanks are very much due to all who tunes was provided by a member of the made the Service of Confirmation on on Thursday 13th September 2018 in the Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen, when the Revd Band. The copy of the Scriptures presented Sunday, 24th June, a special time for all our to LOL 1270 in 1889 by the then Rector candidates – our Bishop for the manner in Ruth Patterson will be the special speaker. Ruth is a key figure in the NI Faith and of Derryvullen North, the Revd Richard which he presided, to all who prepared the Verschoyle. It was given to St Tighernach’s Church, those who arranged the additional Friendship network. More information about her ministry and the network can be found Church Derryvullen North for display and seating, Churchwardens representing both safekeeping by Worshipful Brother Robbie our parishes who welcomed everyone, online at http://www.restorationministries. co.uk/ Johnston of LOL 1270. The Bible was carried Sunday School leaders who presented the into the Church for the Service by Worshipful candidates and Mrs Florence Barrett and Mothers’ Union Brother Joe Graham (Chaplain of LOL 159) Choir for leading the praise. Most of all The members and friends had a most and used for the Scripture readings. Outside however our thanks are due to the group enjoyable summer outing on Saturday of this Service it is on permanent display in of newly confirmed young people who 16th June to the Flower Festival held in the side chapel of the Church. The Rector conducted themselves in such a reverent Colebrooke Parish Church. The MU in our presided and preached at this Service

18 CHURCH OF IRELAND Lady of the Lake Festival an earlier monastic settlement. It still has an Revd Steven Foster of the Methodist Church The festival was a busy time for Irvinestown arched Romanesque doorway and several and those in August were led by the Rector and the surrounding Community and ancient carved figures now built into the wall with Dr Margaret playing the music. The members of the Church of Ireland were of the Church. The Rector took part in the congregations numbered between 25 and very active in many aspects of it. Our BB Service along with Canon Michael McGourty 30 on each occasion as we closed the day Company took part along with the other (Roman Catholic) and the Revd Steven in prayer and praise together. youth organisations in the opening parade Foster (Methodist). The praise was led by in which three of the local bands were also members of the Community Choir. While Gospel Concert involved. On the opening night Tara Hall most of the congregation were from the The Walking Group. On Friday 16th November there will be a was crowned as the 40th Lady of the Lake local community we were joined by visitors Gospel Concert given by the Strule River and the night featured a reunion of many of from the USA and Germany. Later in the String Band in Derryvullen Parish Church. the ladies who had held the role over the week on the Fair Day, the three Clergy again Further details will be made available via the past 40 years, among them many of our met for a stroll together through the town weekly announcements sheet. parishioners. There was an inter-Church to help underline the togetherness of the Service as part of the Festival and it was as Community. usual held on White Island and a packed From the registers: boat made the trip from Castle Archdale Summer Epilogue Services Holy Matrimony - 23rd June, Castle Pier. This island of course lies within Castle The services took place over July and Archdale, Lisa Worrell and Brian Loane. Archdale Parish and it features the ruins of August on the Castle Archdale Camping and Christian Burial - 14th August, Derryvullen an ancient church, which built on the site of Caravan Park. Those in July were led by the North, the late Mrs Gwen Emerson.

Morning Prayer Evening Thanksgiving service at 7.00 pm. Derryvullen 12.00 noon Garvary Parish Church – Congratulations to all those in both parishes Morning Prayer with the Rite of Holy Baptism South and who have Graduated – WELL DONE. Garvary “TEAR AND SHARE” Holy Orders - Sunday 9th September, 2018 at 7.00 pm Revd Alison Irvine, a parishioner of Garvary A special evening will be held in Garvary Parish Church will be ordained Priest by the Parish Church Hall for those going forward Bishop of Meath and Kildare in St. Mary’s Vacant; for Confirmation, their families and friends Church of Ireland, Maynooth, on Sunday 9th Non-stipendiary and Sunday School Leaders. This will be September, 2018 at 4.pm. Alison would very Minister: an evening of fun, fellowship and sharing a The Revd meal together. The Diocesan Youth Officer much appreciate your prayers for her at this Betty Thompson Mr. Jonny Phenix will be at this special event time as she begins her ministry in Dunboyne and it is open to all the young people in both and Rathmolyon Group of Parishes. We wish Garvary and Derryvullen Parishes. her God’s richest blessing in the days and years that lie ahead. En-Rimmon, 4 Ardlougher Road, Derryvullen South Parish Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 1RN Church Barbecue Baptism T: 0044 28 686 28258 This will take place on Friday 7th September T: 0044 77 195 86659 RACHEL, EVA, MARION FANNIN was at 7.00 pm at the Church Hall in Tamlaght. E: [email protected] baptised on Sunday 17th June in Garvary Please support this event. The proceeds are www.garvaryderryvullen.weebly.com Parish Church. We wish Rachel, her parents for Church and Hall Funds. Alan and Lynne God’s Richest blessing. Sunday School Services Sunday School re-commences for both Weddings 2nd September, Derryvullen South and Garvary Parish on Saturday 19th May was a time of celebration The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday 23rd September 2018 with family and friends for Lucy Parkinson 10.30 am Garvary – A Celebration of Holy and Andrew Dixon as they were married in Communion Mothers’ Union Derryvullen South Parish church. We wish 12.00 noon Derryvullen Parish Church – A The September meeting of the Mothers’ them God’s blessing on their marriage. Celebration of Holy Communion Union will take place at Garvary Parish Hall To Cara McLaughlin and Neil Roberts, we 9th September, on 17th September at 8.00 pm. The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity wish them every blessing on their marriage 10.30 am Derryvullen South Parish – Harvest Thanksgiving Services on the 18th August in Tyholland Parish Morning Prayer Derryvullen South Harvest Thanksgiving Church. 12.00 noon Garvary Parish Church – Services Morning Prayer Sunday 7th October at 12.00 noon (Tractor Prayers 16th September, Sunday) Our thoughts and prayers are with those The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Evening Thanksgiving service 8.00 pm from our parishes who have been ill in 11.00 am Derryvullen South Parish – THE Garvary Parish Harvest Thanksgiving hospital or at home in recent months. RITE OF CONFIRMATION Services 23rd September, Friday evening 12th October Thanksgiving Forthcoming Events The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity service at 8.00 pm Derryvullen Parish Church Auction Saturday 10.30 am. Derryvullen South Parish – Sunday 14th at 12.00 noon (Tractor Sunday) 10th November at 12.00 noon.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 19 Devenish & Boho

Diocesan Curate: The Revd Sampson Ajuka

The Rectory, 10 Castletown Road, Monea, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT74 8GG

T: 028 66 341672 E: [email protected]

Services Sunday 2nd September 10.00am Holy Communion, Boho Parish Church 11.30am Holy Communion, Devenish Parish Church 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish Church Sunday 9th September 10.00am Morning Prayer, Boho Parish Church 11.30am Morning Prayer, Devenish Parish Boho Church. Church 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish Church. in Springfield Methodist Church and was 18th September at 8 pm with a Service of Sunday 16th September conducted by Revd Mandy Durrell. Burial Holy Communion in Devenish Parish Church, 10.00am Morning Prayer, Boho Parish Church was in Devenish Parish graveyard. followed by a short meeting and cup of tea. 11.30am Holy Communion, Devenish Parish We offer our deepest sympathy to Gerald’s We would like to encourage new members Church wife Eileen; sons Gordon and Derek, to join our branch, where there will be 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish daughters-in-law Ashley and Amanda, an opportunity to pray together, support Church grandchildren Sarah-Kate and James and the each other and strengthen family life. Our Sunday 23rd September wider family circle. meetings are held on the third Tuesday 10.00 am Family Service, Boho Parish Church of each month at 8 pm in the Reade Hall, 11.30am Morning Prayer, Devenish Parish Harvest Thanksgiving Services Monea. n Church, Friday 28th September at 7.30pm Boho 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish Parish Harvest n Sunday 30th October at 3.30pm Boho Orange Anniversary Service Church On Sunday 9th July in Devenish Parish Parish Harvest Friday 28th September Church we welcomed the officers and n Friday 5th October at 8.00pm Devenish 7.30pm: Harvest Thanksgiving, Boho Parish members of Magheraboy District LOL No11 Church Parish Harvest n Sunday 7th October at 11.30am Devenish and members of Magheraboy Flute Band to Sunday 30th September Morning Prayer. The Service was conducted 11.30 am Family Service, Devenish Parish Parish harvest We look forward to welcoming visitors at all by the Revd Sampson Ajuka, The readings Church our Harvest Thanksgiving services. were read by Brother Ian Kells, Grand Lodge 3.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving Boho Parish of Australia and Brother Stuart Brooker, Church Sunday School County Grand Master and the organist was Burials The Sunday School service was held on 24th Gill Spence. n Sunday 17th June 2018 June. The readers were Emma Little, Rachel William James (Jimmy) Bell, 3 Coleshill Cathcart, and Kathryn Haskins. Prayers were Devenish Bowling Club Crescent Enniskillen. The Funeral Service said by Sophie Collum, Maisie Cathcart, Devenish Bowling club will re-open on conducted by Revd Lindsay Farrell and Revd Jason Elliott, Abi Kernoghan, Jacob McHugh, Saturday 8th September at 8pm. New Sampson Ajuka was held in Devenish Parish Aerin Daley, and Gemma Elliott. Everyone members will be very welcome. This year the Church followed by burial in the adjoining enjoyed an ice cream cone after the service. main club bowling night will be on Saturday graveyard. We offer our deepest sympathy Sunday School will re-open on Sunday 9th night. The Club’s annual tournament will to Jimmy’s sons, Bill and Henry, daughters, September at 10.45 am in the Reade Hall. We commence on Monday 22nd October. Joan and Mary and the wider family circle. look forward to welcoming new children. n Friday 3rd August 2018 Congratulations John Gerald Brown, Aughrim/Whitehill, Mothers’ Union Congratulations to Gary and Melanie Giles Mothers’ Union will commence on Tuesday Springfield. The Funeral Service was held on the birth of their baby son, Andrew.

20 CHURCH OF IRELAND DIOCESE HOSTS Big Sing

The congregations in parishes across the diocese love taking part in events such as Favourite Hymns. But now, they have the opportunity to take part in the Clogher Diocesan BIG SING

This new event takes place on Sunday 18th November at 7.00pm in St.Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen

Email your favourite hymn to [email protected] or submit it in writing to the Diocesan Office. A SELECTION OF FAVOURITE HYMNS FROM PEOPLE ACROSS THE DIOCESE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SELECTION OF HYMNS AT THE EVENT.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 21 Donagh & Tyholland with Errigal Truagh

Part-Time Stipendiary Minister: The Revd Lorraine Capper

The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh BT92 0LT At the Baptism of Lily in Donagh.

Rural Dean: Canon Ian Berry T: 028 677 22413 E: [email protected]

A New Start September is effectively the start of a New Year for many people. It is always a busy month with every group and committee in churches, schools and many other organisations the length and breadth of the country wanting to hold meetings so that they can make a ‘good start’. If you read through these notes you will read of all the things we are planning to do in Donagh, Tyholland and Errigal Truagh over the next month and beyond. It can make you dizzy just reading about it all. So what is it with all this ‘busyness’? Why are we planning all as you read through all the events of the 10.30 am: Donagh Parish Church: Family these activities? And who are they for? coming months is not really: ‘Do I want to Service As is so often the case, simple enough come to that?’ It is rather: ‘Who am I going to 12.00 noon: Errigal Truagh: A Celebration of questions do not lead to simple answers. Is invite to come with me to this or that event?’ Holy Communion all this for the benefit of the congregations of By approaching things from this angle we Sunday, 30th September 2018 - The Donagh, Tyholland and Errigal Truagh? Well, start to engage in the most fundamental Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity yes. We will enjoy taking part in all the things activity of the Church – namely MISSION. 10.30am: Donagh Parish Church: Group that are planned for the coming months, Service, Morning Prayer whether it be a harvest festival, a choir Services in September practice or a Mothers’ Union meeting. But we Sunday, 2nd September 2018 - The Harvest Services are not planning these things just for our own Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity. “While the earth remains, seedtime and benefit. We are planning them for the benefit 10.30am: Donagh Parish Church: A harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer of friends and neighbours, and members Celebration of Holy Communion and day and night shall not cease.” of the parishes of Glaslough, Tyholland and 12.00 noon: Tyholland Parish Church: A (Genesis 8:22) Errigal Truagh who we do not even know Celebration of Holy Communion n Friday 28th September Ecumenical – yet. We are seeking to invite people into Sunday, 9th September 2018 - The Harvest Service held in St. Mary’s Glennan the church fellowship, to invite people into Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity at 8pm. relationship with Jesus Christ. Why? Because 10.30 am: Donagh Parish Church: Morning n Sunday, 30th September at 3pm having a relationship with Jesus Christ is Prayer Tyholland Parish Harvest Thanksgiving something that we value; it is important to 12.00 noon: Errigal Truagh: Morning Prayer Service with Monsignor Joseph McGuinness, us and helps us in our lives, and so we want Sunday, 16th September 2018 - The Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of others to benefit from that relationship as we Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity Clogher, in attendance. Refreshments will be do. We want to travel with other people on a 10.30 am: Donagh Parish Church: Morning served at Tyholland Community Hall after the shared journey of discovery, and the sharing Prayer service. of that journey with other people of faith 12.00 noon: Tyholland Parish Church: n Sunday 7th October at 3pm Errigal Truagh in our church fellowship is one of the most Morning Prayer Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 3pm with important things that we as a church can do. Sunday, 23rd September 2018 - The refreshments afterwards. So the question you should ask yourself Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity n Sunday 14th October at 3pm Donagh

22 CHURCH OF IRELAND Floral arrangements at Colebrooke House enjoyed by the Mothers’ Union during their outing.

Parish Harvest Thanksgiving Service with 3rd September at 7pm for the Junior Choir enjoyable trip. refreshments afterwards in the Parish Hall. and 8pm for Senior Choir in Donagh Parish The Opening Service of Holy Communion This will be themed as “Tractor Sunday”. Church. This is in preparation for the Harvest will take place on Tuesday 25th September Thanksgiving Services. New members will in Donagh Parish Church at 8pm. New Sunday School be made very welcome. members will be made most welcome. Sunday School recommences on Sunday 9th September. We wish all our children P.S.A.L.M. Congratulations and young people well as they start back We were delighted that once again the On Sunday 15th July, in Tyholland Parish to nursery, primary, secondary or grammar young people from the parishes availed of Church, we were delighted to congratulate school, college, further education college some music tuition offered by Mrs. Kathy David and Daisy Montgomery on 30 years or university. We pray that this year will be a Bae. This was a wonderful opportunity for of marriage. On this their pearl anniversary, fruitful year of learning. students to bring their music skills into the David took Daisy back to the place where church setting. Many thanks to Mrs. Ethne they honeymooned all those years ago! Special Diocesan McCord for her dedication and enthusiasm in Wishing David and Daisy many more years of Commissioning Service for arranging this training. happiness together. Sunday School Leaders Congratulations to Alexandra Kendrick On Sunday 2nd September at 7pm in St. Girls’ Brigade on her recent appearance at Castleblaney Patrick’s, Monaghan a celebration of Holy After a well-earned summer break the Girls’ Theatre. Alexandra gave outstanding Communion Service will take place for all Brigade recommences on Tuesday 11th performances in contemporary dance, tap- September. All girls must register on that Sunday School teachers, helpers and all dancing and singing. those involved in children’s ministry to mark evening between 6pm to 7pm in Donagh Congratulations to Jessica Coulter who was the beginning of the new school year. Parish Hall. We wish Captain Margaret awarded second prize in the novice section Dudgeon and her committed team of leaders for her expertise handling of a calf at the ever blessing as they start a new season Jungle Fever Kilkenny Country Show. Jessica now moves Our young people aged of 4-14 years with the girls. on to the Junior section to compete with her joined with Glennan Presbyterian Church team, Breffni Oriel. for this year’s Holiday Club which was Mothers’ Union on the held in the Oakland Community Centre in In the middle of June the Mothers’ Union Congratulations to Mark and Lynda birth of their daughter, Jenny Olivia Landers, Glaslough. This Holiday Club was led by a members headed off for their annual outing. very dedicated group of young adults from This year they enjoyed a wonderful day at a sister for Amy and Adam and a grand- Scripture Union. A good time was had by the Flower Festival in Colebrooke House daughter for Ronnie and Joan Berry. one and all as the young people heard Bible followed by some retail stories, took part in games, quizzes and therapy in Enniskillen and crafts as well as singing. a scrumptious meal at Carrybridge Hotel. Thanks Choir to Mrs. Dorothy Keith The choir practice resumes on Monday for organising this most

Mothers’ Union members on their annual outing.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 23 suffering and persecution.’ by a time of discussion in the group, where Dromore (YouVersion Reading Plan, ‘Everywhere I everyone is welcome to contribute their Go: Learning to See Jesus’, Day 214) opinion, ask questions and discuss with the rest of the group. Why not spend 10 minutes every day over The emphasis is upon exploration and the next month just waiting on God – discovery in a relaxed and informal Rector: listening to him. Before you tell him what’s environment. The Revd Andrew Quill on your heart, why not stop and find out what’s on his heart! Initially you might find Course Content? it beneficial to put on a worship song to The talks each week cover the following prepare your heart to hear what’s on his. topics, which people are then free to Then spend 10 minutes reading his Word discuss in the small groups afterwards: The Rectory, 19 Galbally Road, Dromore, and let those 20 minutes shape your n 6th September Co. Tyrone BT78 3EE prayers to him and your action for him. Week 1 - Who is Jesus? n T: 028 82898246 13th September E: [email protected] Praise & Ministry Service Week 2 - Why did Jesus die? www.holytrinitydromore.org 23rd September at 7.30pm n 27th September This all-age service (normally on the 4th Week 3 - How can I be sure of my Faith? Sunday Services in September Sunday of the month) is more informal and n 4th October may vary in format from month to month. Week 4 - Why and how should I read the 2nd September Opportunity will be given within the service Bible? 9.00am Holy Communion 2 to receive prayer ministry for anything n 11.00am Family Service 11th October (including healing). Come along and enjoy Week 5 - Why and how do I Pray? 9th September a less liturgical style of worship, learn some n 11.00am Service of the Word 25th October of the new songs that the Church is being Week 6 - How does God Guide us? 16th September blessed with and grow in your passion for n 11.00am Holy Communion 2 2nd November God, His Word and His Works. There will be Week 7 - How can I Resist Evil? 23rd September tea and coffee afterwards. n 11.00am Morning Prayer 2 9th November Week 8 What about the Church? 7.30pm Praise & Ministry Service n 22nd November 30th September Alpha Course Week 9 - Why and how should I tell Others? 11.00am Service of the Word On Wednesdays from 8.15pm – 10pm (except on the 3rd Wednesday) we will be n 29th November Patience running an Alpha Course in the Committee Week 10 - Does God heal today? Room. ‘The best illustration of impatience in all of Who is it for? n Scripture has to be recorded in Exodus. Two Day away (date and venue TBC) Although the Alpha course was designed Who is the Holy Spirit? brothers were engaged in the same activity primarily for people who aren’t churchgoers What does the Holy Spirit do? at virtually the same time—but with vastly the course is great for anyone who How can I be filled with the Spirit? different results. Moses was on Mount Sinai either wants to explore or deepen their in the presence of God, holding the tablets understanding of the Christian faith. Our first as God sculpted on them His rules for living. Keeping up to date Alpha Course will be aimed mainly at those There are a number of ways that you can Aaron was at the foot of the mountain, within the Church. It is our hope that when keep up to date with everything that is sculpting an idol for himself and the children someone has gone through the course, going on in the parish: of Israel. Moses had been on the mountain they will feel more comfortable about • Visit our website www. for forty days, and the natives, as they inviting their friends and neighbours who holytrinitydromore.org say, were restless. They asked Aaron to aren’t churchgoers to Alpha. • Like our page ‘Holy Trinity Dromore’ on make a god they could worship, and he How does the Course work? Facebook complied. They could not wait for Moses to Each session begins with a meal or • Follow us on Twitter @HTDromore. come down from the mountain. They were refreshments - a chance to get to know • Get a recording of the service on CD impatient, and Aaron gave them what they others in the group. There is then a short every week asked for. What was the difference in these talk, which looks at a different aspect of the • http://holytrinitydromore.sermon.net (to two endeavours? Moses was responding Christian faith each week. This is followed download and listen to sermons) to the divine decree of God. Aaron was responding to the pleas of the people. Moses gave the people what God thought they needed. Aaron gave the people what they thought they needed. The words that would be life and peace and promise to them were being carved by the very hand of God, but the Israelites could not wait to read them. You and I must learn to be patient. Patience does not mean sitting back and doing nothing. It means waiting on God but doing His will in the meantime. It means using our spiritual gifts, working to bring in the harvest, and speaking out in spite of

24 CHURCH OF IRELAND school teachers, helpers and our children Sunday school Drumkeeran, for the year that lies ahead. A reminder that Sunday school I intend to start some form of study group recommences on Sunday 9 September Muckross and and also hope that we can find new ways Templecarne to meet together outside of the church Confirmation Classes building in the future. I would welcome The confirmation classes will begin on suggestions as to how we can do this and Thursday 13 September at 7.30 in Tubrid will share my ideas in the months to come. Hall. This is a week later than previously We pray that the spirit of God would move Vacant; advised due to my attending a conference amongst us and that we would see great Non-Stipendiary in Dublin. There will only be six classes so I things happen in our churches. Minister, Revd hope that we will see full attendance. Charles Eames Services Harvests Sunday 2 September The Harvest Services will be as follows: Morning Prayer 10.00 – Templecarne, Holy n Dernasesk Sunday 2 September 2018 at T: 07809159002 Communion 11.30 Tubrid and Dernasesk 7pm – speaker Pauline Hurst E: [email protected] Harvest Thanksgiving at 7pm – speaker Mrs n Muckross Friday 14 September at 8pm Pauline Hurst – preacher, Revd Charlie Eames with the Sunday 9 September I am sure that we all agree that this summer Morning Prayer 10.00 – Muckross, Morning Silvertone’s also in attendance and Sunday has been one of the best in recent years Prayer 11.30 Tubrid 16 September at 7pm – preacher, Mr and we should give thanks to God for that. Friday 14 September Abraham Storey I hope that you all have had a wonderful Harvest Thanksgiving Muckross 8pm n Templecarne Sunday 23 September at summer and are looking forward to Sunday 16 September 7pm - preacher Revd Charlie Eames worshipping God and meeting together in Holy Communion 10.00 – Templecarne, n Tubrid Sunday 30 September at 11.30 different ways in the year that lies ahead. Morning Prayer 11.30 – Tubrid and Harvest which will be a Sunday school Service with We have much to look forward to as Thanksgiving Muckross at 7pm baptism and at 7pm – preacher, Mrs Joy we celebrate harvest in our churches in Sunday 23 September Coalter. September and then we will see our young Morning Prayer 10.00 – Muckross, Holy people being confirmed by our Bishop in Communion 11.30 – Tubrid and Harvest Annual Variety Concert October. I hope that these young people will Thanksgiving Templecarne 7pm The 34th Annual Variety Concert will be continue to attend church and become part Sunday 30 September held in the Youth Hall, Tullyhommon (kindly of the body of Christ in this place. Morning Prayer 10.00 – Templecarne, granted) on Thursday 8 November at 8pm. We also look forward to Sunday School Harvest Thanksgiving and Family Service Compere for the evening will be Ian Coalter recommencing on 9 September and we with Baptism 11.30 – Tubrid and Harvest and the Guest Artist will be Curtis Magee pray for God’s blessing on our Sunday Service 7pm Tubrid with various other artistes performing.

high standard, the result of much hard work lives to the parish and God’s work. This Ematris with on the part of the Sunday School teachers. welcome addition to the church will be Once again our sincere thanks to Tommy, dedicated during the Harvest Thanksgiving Rockcorry, Christina and helpers. Service on Sunday, 23rd September at Dartrey picnic 3pm. The special preacher will be Canon Aghabog, This long-standing annual event generally William Johnston who will also carry out Aughnamullen draws a good attendance and this year the dedication. There will be refreshments was no exception. A good turnout of bands, following the Service. and Drum lovely barbecue food from Margaret and Rockcorry Harvest Thanksgiving Christina, a high standard of music from This will take place on Sunday, 7th October, Pastoral Cover: Alister Scott’s ceili band and a lovely tea at 8 pm. The preacher will be announced Mr Walter Pringle, assisted by Canon provided by the ladies of the parish all later. Charles McCollum. contributed to a very enjoyable evening. Dartrey District Annual Parade Service Dartrey Harvest Thanksgiving and The annual Dartrey District Parade Service Rural Dean: Revd Alan Capper Dedication took place to Dartrey Parish Church on E: [email protected] “While the earth remaineth, seed time and Sunday 24th June 2018 in glorious sunshine. T: 028 6772 2413 is in charge. harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and The Parade was led to and from the Church winter, and day and night shall not cease”. by Doohat Accordion Band. The service The wonderful Summer of 2018 will live was conducted by Canon William Johnston Dartrey and Rockcorry long in our memories and has resulted in a who delivered an inspiring address on Birth bountiful harvest . We have much for which the difference between Church of Ireland Congratulations to Warren and Deborah to give thanks. doctrine and other churches regarding Clarke on the birth of their first child, a son. In Dartrey Church, new brass hand rails Communion service, worship of Saints, relics Children’s Sunday have been installed in the sanctuary in etc. This special day in the life of the parish was loving memory of the late Bertie and Bereavement observed in Rockcorry Church on Sunday, Josephine Moore, dearly loved and sadly We extend our sympathy to Christina 1st July. The children performed to the usual missed parishioners who dedicated their Browne on the recent death of her uncle,

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 25 Robert Moffett in Bangor and to parishioners who have been bereaved in recent weeks. We remember all in our prayers. Personal We extend our good wishes for a speedy recovery to Keith Browne who recently underwent back surgery. Prayers We remember in our prayers those who are unwell, waiting on results or having treatment at present. Press Release At the time of writing these notes we have just been notified by the Diocesan Office Rockcorry Sunday School that Mr. Abraham Storey and Mr Colin Helping at the Dartrey picnic. Brownsmith will be leaving us at the end of August. We will be sorry to lose them and and practice with the children and also still there today. The box pews with doors thank them most sincerely for their services throughout the year. and locks were replaced with the present among us since last November. In their place Eldon RBP 33 held their annual parade modern open style pews, but the doors we extend a warm welcome to Mr Walter service on Sunday 5th August at 3pm. The were re-used as panelling around the Pringle and Revd. Charles McCollum. service was conducted by Abraham Storey walls. A new Porretts hot air system was and special guest speaker was Revd. David installed replacing the two old upright Aughnamullen Moses. It was encouraging to see such a stoves. The interior walls and woodwork Congratulations full church. Aughnagurgan Accordion Band were all painted. The total cost of renovation Best wishes to Harold Weir on his recent led the parade to and from the church. including roof, re-leading of valley, pews, marriage in Spain. Thanks to those who read the lessons. painting and heating was £211-9-4. Congratulations to Adam Mc Murray People who travelled a distance voiced The re-opening services took place on 14th, on gaining his Masters’ Degree in Bio- their appreciation of the service and the 15th, 22nd and 23rd of October 1902. Engineering. hospitality afterwards. Our thanks to all who Since then many repairs have been carried Prayers helped in any way. out, the church was re-roofed in the 1980s, We continue to remember in our prayers The Harvest Service will be held on Sunday a new front door and oil heating installed in those who have been unwell and those in 14th October at 8pm. mid 1990s, most recently the interior walls residential care. The bowling club will be resuming in were repaired and painted, new carpets Harvest Service September and new members are welcome. and tiles laid in 2008 and these gifts were Our Annual harvest will be held on Sunday dedicated by the Bishop of Clogher, Bishop 9th September at 3pm. Drum Michael Jackson exactly 10 years ago at Fundraising Church 190th anniversary a service to mark the 180th anniversary of As we are in the process of fundraising for Drum Parish Church was built on the Drum Church. repairs to our bell tower and reroofing we outskirts of a small market village, in the Harvest Service wish to acknowledge grant aid recently from Parish of Currin, Barony of Dartry, on an The Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be Monaghan County Council of 10,000 Euros elevated site overlooking Leysborough held on 2nd September at 8pm. See Front and 1,000 Euros from All Churches Trust Lake, more locally known as “the long lake”, Cover and Page 59. Fund. with stone from the local quarry, as a chapel Sunday School Further fundraising events of ease to Currin Church, financed by a Sunday school will resume on September • Sunday 16th September at 3.30 pm Tractor grant from the late Board of First Fruits. 16th. We wish all the children well as they and vintage Car run along with Honda The church was later extended in 1860 to return to their new school term and new 50 from Christ Church, Aughnamullen to accommodate the growing numbers. classes, Ballybay mart. On June 18th 1902 the church closed Changes • Thursday 18th October – Variety concert – temporarily for major repairs, as contractors We welcome Mr Walter Pringle to our group more details to follow. from Brookeborough arrived with cart as he takes charge from 1st September • Sunday 25th November at 3.30pm loads of ready prepared ceiling timbers. along with Revd Charles McCollum. A - Gospel concert in Christ Church The church was re-roofed and the inside special thank you to Colin Brownsmith, Aughnamullen. ceiling of lath and plaster was replaced Abraham Storey and Canon Johnston who • Sunday 9th December – Annual Carol with beautiful solid pitch pine which is have been with us this during the past year. service at 3pm. They have been very helpful to all our needs • Wednesday 12th Dec – Flower arranging during this time especially with visiting the demonstration by Elizabeth Allister in the elderly and those sick in the parish. church at 8pm. Aghabog Children’s Day Service was held on Sunday 17th June and conducted by Canon C. Mc Collom. Our thanks to the children who led the service with special music, readings and prayers, also to the organist and Sunday school teachers for all the preparation

Enjoying the activities to raise money for the church restoration fund. 26 CHURCH OF IRELAND 9.00am - Holy Communion Enniskillen 11.00am – Back to Church Sunday and Family Service Cathedral 7.00pm – Holy Communion Thursday 27th September Rector: The Dean, 11.00 – Holy Communion The Very Revd 1.05pm – Diocesan Healing Service in Iona Kenneth Hall St Macartin’s Room, Cathedral Hall Deanery, 5.30pm – Diocesan Synod Service 13 Church Street, Enniskillen, Holy Baptism Co. Fermanagh 8th July - Harley William James Morrow BT74 7DW Ellie Louise Morrow 25th August - Bodi Sinclair Wallen T: 028 66 322465 E: dean@clogher. anglican.org Christian Burial 29th June - Elizabeth (Betty) McKendry, Curate Assistant: Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady, formerly The Revd Chris Mac Benaughlin Park, Enniskillen. Bruithin 27th July - John Edward (Jack) McDowell The Curatage, 2 Hall’s Lane, 8 Windmill Drive, Enniskillen. 28th July - Annie Sylvia Maud Henderson Enniskillen, Co. The Dean a Revd Jerome and Mary who will be Fermanagh BT74 24 Ashbourne Manor, Enniskillen. attending the Service for Birds of Paradise Ministries 7DR 29th July - William Basil Parkinson Rwanda on Sunday, 9th September. nd Mrs Hall are T: 028 66 228059 28 Silverstream Court, Enniskillen. presented with their gifts. E: cmacbruithin@ Thursday’s at 11.00 clogher.anglican.org Holy Communion each Thursday at 11.00am. rains caused deaths in some areas, havoc Diocesan Pastoral Thirty-minute service (including two hymns) to roads and destroyed some buildings. Assistant: followed by a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. Hopefully September might prove more Mr Will Stevenson Do drop in and encourage others to do hopeful as a season of planting again.” Cathedral Office likewise! Revd Jerome and Mary will be visiting St Secretary: Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen on Sunday Mrs Beth Rennick 9th September at 11.00am to speak of his T: 028 66 322917 Bird of Paradise Ministries in E: enniskillen@ Rwanda mission work in Rwanda. Please make every clogher.anglican.org (BPMR) Sunday 9th September at 11.00am effort to attend and a special collection will W: www. Bird of Paradise Ministries is a Christian, be made to go towards providing the basic enniskillencathedral. non-profit organisation which is committed needs of shelter and care to the elderly of org to provide the basic needs of shelter and Rwanda. care to the elderly of Rwanda. Jerome is a former rector of Killyleagh St John Ambulance Service Services Parish, Diocese of Down and Dromore, and Sunday 16th September at 11.00am Sunday 2nd September The Fourteenth a former Canon of St Anne’s Cathedral. He Mission Statement - Sunday after Trinity and his wife Mary returned to their native Our volunteers are trained in first aid to treat 9.00am - Holy Communion Kigali, Rwanda, in 2011 to further the work of all sorts of injuries ranging from headaches 11.00am - Holy Communion the charity they founded in 2010. to heart attacks. They use these skills to 7.00pm – Evening Prayer Jerome says: “One of the challenges of our provide first aid treatment at a wide variety Thursday 6th September ministry has been about waiting / and in of public events. Volunteers often arrange 11.00 – Holy Communion that space of waiting remain as hopeful and further medical assistance and transport Sunday 9th September The Fifteenth optimistic as ever. The Psalmist says, “Let for patients or provide comfort and rest to Sunday after Trinity no one who waits on you be put to shame” people in need of more prolonged care. St 9.00am - Holy Communion (Psalm 25:3). We have been prayerfully John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first 11.00am – Bird of Paradise Ministries in searching for God’s direction, as well as aid charity. Every year, more than 400,000 Rwanda (BPMR) looking for a plot to build a home for the people learn how to save a life through our 7.00pm – Evening Prayer elderly. Now the Lord has provided in his training programmes, including hundreds of Thursday 13th September time and we are grateful for that. While we thousands of young people. Our volunteers 11.00 – Holy Communion feel excited by this new development, it provide first aid in their communities, Sunday 16th September The Sixteenth is still a big challenge to reach the goal of keeping people safe at events, and working Sunday after Trinity having a place for the elderly. The answer to alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. 9.00am - Holy Communion this challenge is to keep trusting in God. He We’re also always campaigning to raise 11.00am – St John Ambulance Service is faithful and just! awareness of first aid and directly educate 7.00pm – Evening Prayer This has been a season of mixed blessing; the public. We provide medical cover for Thursday 20th September on the one hand we’ve had a good crop of events – from major sporting fixtures and 11.00 – Holy Communion maize (not for cows!) and sweet potatoes music festivals to public gatherings. We’re Sunday 23rd September The Seventeenth and on the other we lost a crop of beans the leading provider of workplace training, Sunday after Trinity (staple food) due to too much rain. Heavy reaching over 250,000 people a year. Over

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 27 half of the people we train are under 18. Sunday School (no Messy Church in January) We don’t just teach life-saving skills – we 21st February offer life-saving opportunities as well. We 21st March give people access to important skills they April – no Messy Church (Easter Holiday) wouldn’t otherwise get the chance to learn. 16th May First aid is such a simple skill, but it has an incredible impact. We want everyone to Confirmation learn it, so that they can be the difference A Confirmation service will be held in between a life lost and a life saved. the spring of 2019 for young people of The Lord Prior, Sir Malcolm Ross is school year 9 and above. Those who the third most senior individual within expect to be confirmed should regularly the Order, under the Sovereign attend church with their families. Head the Queen, and the Duke of Application forms for Confirmation are Gloucester, and he will attend our available in the Parish Office for those service in St Macartin’s Cathedral along who wish to be confirmed. Please with Her Majesty’s representative collect and return them as soon as for Co Fermanagh, The Viscount possible. Brookeborough KG who is the Knight Commander of the Order in Northern Xplore Ireland and that is the fifth most senior Xplore is a relaxed, café-style venue for office. young people in Years 10-12. We want the young people of St Macartin’s to feel they Back to Church belong to the wider church family, to know Sunday 23rd September at 11.00am ‘Sunday Lights’ Forming Faith that they are valued, and to have a safe Back to Church Sunday is based in Children space to ask questions about faith as a on the simplest and shortest step in A Special Family Service will be held on teenager and young adult. We meet in the evangelism – that we should invite Sunday 23rd September and details of Upper Room (youth wing) of the Cathedral someone we already know to something Sunday Lights’ recommencing will be Halls. we love; invite our friend to our church. announced at the service. Upcoming events … n “I have wanted to come back for some time Registration will take place after the Family Monday 10th September – Class and this just gave me the nudge I needed.” Service. Reunion! 7-9 pm Success isn’t a percentage, a number, or A get-together for all young people who a line on a graph. Success is one person Sunday Lights Leaders were confirmed earlier this year or last year, and friends in Years 10-12. Come and catch inviting one person. Sunday Lights Leaders are invited to a up with old friends and new over pizza, with Back to Church Sunday began in 2004 in planning meeting in the Devenish Room, all the usual fun and games! the Diocese of Manchester. In 2009 Back Cathedral Hall on Thursday 13th September n to Church Sunday mobilised around 4,650 at 7.30pm. We are appealing for extra Monday 29th October – From Darkness into Light 7-9 pm churches in the UK to invite their friends leaders on a rota basis. Anyone interested Lots of scary things happen around this time to church. As a result over 80,000 extra in helping out is welcome to attend the of year. Did you know that at your baptism, people attended church on Back to Church meeting. Please help! your parents and godparents promised Sunday, with a long-term result of around ‘Train a child in the right way, and when old, to reject the devil and all evil things? But 10,000 people added to the church in one they will not stray’. what does the Bible say about ghosts and day. Back to Church Sunday at St Macartin’s Proverbs Ch 22:6 witches and other things that go bump in Cathedral is on Sunday 23rd September the night? What do Christians believe, and at 11.00am where a warm welcome awaits Messy Church what can or should we do at Halloween? you at our Family Service with Dedication Messy Church is exactly as its name Wrap up warm for a torch-lit walk around of New Window and Bell Ringing Plaque suggests. It’s Church, so we meet together the Cathedral and the town, some scary followed by tea, coffee or juice and chat. and worship God through Bible stories and stories, fun Halloween games and messy But you do not have to wait until 23rd songs. And it’s Messy! There’s always glue activities. September. You can come now! and glitter, food and fun. n Monday 19th November – Movie Night Services - Sunday: 9.00am, 11.00am and Messy Church is open to all children of 7-9 pm 7.00pm and Thursday: 11.00am primary school age and their parents and n Monday 17th December – Christmas guardians. The rule is: no child without an Party 7-9 pm Cathedral Boat Trip adult, and no adult without a child. Join us for the Annual Cathedral Boat Trip Now that we’re in a new school year, we Adult Faith Formation in St aboard The Kestrel, courtesy of Stephen are looking forward to meeting new friends! Macartin’s Nixon. We will stop at Ivan and Avril Kee’s So even if you’ve never been before, even Pilgrim is our adult formation group. It is home for refreshments followed by a if you or your children aren’t parishioners a relaxed, café-style night where we can three-course meal at the Killyhevlin Hotel of the Cathedral, you are very welcome to get to know each other a bit better and on Monday 17th September. The cost is only join us! explore our Christian faith. Some Pilgrim £25 per person. (Limited to 45 persons). Messy Church Programme 2018-19 members like to speak a lot, and some The Kestrel will depart from the Killyhevlin 4.00-6.00pm in the Cathedral Hall prefer to sip coffee and listen. Some are Jetty at 5.00pm sharp. Tickets are available 18th October reasonably sure about things and others from the Cathedral Office 6632 2917 or 15th November are still thinking. The format is open and from Ivan Kee, telephone 077 6800 0167. 20th December

28 CHURCH OF IRELAND welcoming, and every opinion is respected. saw at least a number of people move from Macartin’s Bowling Club is in Section C of There is space for people at all stages of a second-hand religion to a living friendship/ the Church League and we are appealing their Christian journey. faith. From such a standpoint it was not so for new members to join in the fun and We will meet twice a month from 7.30- easy to label or dismiss others who were fellowship of bowls. 9.00pm in the Devenish Room. different from them. There also began a Dates for your diary … prayer ministry for healing, in particular the Guides Tuesday 25th Sept. 7.30-9.00 pm healing of some of the emotional wounds Details of start-up dates and venue will be Opening Night and scars that everyone carries with them, announced on Pew News. A chance to sample Pilgrim. Come along both immediate and ancestral. and see for yourself, even if you aren’t sure This work grew so much that in 1988 a small 1st Inniskilling Scout Group just yet, if it’s for you. A light buffet will be interdenominational group got together The new scouting year will commence in provided. to pray about the future. The words from mid-September. We need more leaders in Course Dates: 9th and 23rd October, 6th Psalm 23 became central, especially the all sections but the Scout Section cannot and 27th November, Christmas Gathering: line ‘He restores my soul.’ So Restoration commence unless we get at least one and 11th December Ministries was born. After three years Ruth preferably two new leaders. If you would left the congregation to work full time in be willing to help out in any section please Restoration through Friendship this fledgling ministry. Over the years they contact George Irvine 07864889672 or Bob Cathedral Hall Thursday 13th September have quietly continued to be present to Rowley 07871743763 or any of the leaders. at 7.30 (all welcome) individuals from diverse backgrounds We intend to have a registration evening on who need someone to listen and to pray. Monday 10th September in the Cathedral Running parallel to this largely hidden work Hall at 6.30pm. Beaver and Cub sections we have also, through various events, will commence on Monday 17th September lectures, group work and hospitality at 6.30pm. Scouts will depend on the above provided opportunities for people to meet response. one another and to build friendships, believing that it is through relationships that Youth Club attitudes change. Youth Club at the beginning of summer had their stay awake in aid of Cancer Focus NI. Parochial Organisations We are delighted to have raised the sum of £1168.60 which we have handed over to the Choir Practice Enniskillen branch. Choir practice takes place each Wednesday I would like to take this opportunity to thank evening in the Cathedral commencing our youth club leaders for all their support at 7.30pm. Practices will resume on over many years and especially the present Wednesday 5th September following the day leaders Alan Elliott, David Nixon, summer recess. New choir members are Andrew Eames, Stephen McBride, Shirley most welcome, currently tenor or bass Eames, Sarah Jayne Carson, June Crowe, singers would be particularly encouraged Joan Huey, Emma Crowe, Karen McCabe to consider joining. Please contact Glenn or and also to the many leaders over the past Jayne. 25 years and more. Thanks also to our Revd Ruth Patterson (pictured above) is a Chairman, Gerry Love; Treasurer, Heather Presbyterian minister and since 1988 has Bell Ringers Elliott and Secretary, Anne Carson. It’s with been Director of Restoration Ministries, a Fewer than a dozen parish churches in great regret that we find ourselves in the non-denominational, Christian organisation Northern Ireland have towers with peals of position where we can no longer carry committed to peace and reconciliation eight or more bells where campanologists on as leaders and we hope new leaders based in Northern Ireland. In 1976 Ruth can exercise their skill. Enniskillen is one will be found to carry on what has been a became the first woman to be ordained as a of these, and the peal of ten bells is rung successful youth club for over 25 years. minister in Ireland. In 2001, Ruth received an in changes each Sunday and on special Leader in Charge Ronnie Carson honorary doctorate from the Presbyterian occasions. Practice takes place Thursdays Theology Faculty of Ireland. In 2003 Ruth 7.00-8.00pm and new ringers will be warmly St Macartin’s Mothers’ Union Patterson was awarded an OBE for her welcomed to send out the call to worship on efforts in reconciliation. Sunday! Restoration Ministries was formally established as a charity in 1988. Since Tuesday Club 1977 Ruth had been parish minister in Recommences on Tuesday 25th September Kilmakee Presbyterian Church, Seymour from 2.00 to 4.00pm in the Hilliard Room. Mothers’ Union is an international Christian Hill, Dunmurry – a large housing estate on There will be a service of Holy Communion charity that seeks to support families the outskirts of Belfast. During these years, celebrated by the Dean. Come and meet of all faiths and none through practical that spanned some of the toughest times of other parishioners - a good friend could be outreach, prayer and advocating family the conflict, there had been highlighted for someone you have yet to meet. friendly policies within both government her and others not only the desperate need and public life. By supporting marriage for reconciliation, but also, and probably Bowling Club and family life, especially through times of initially more important, the need for people Bowling Club recommences on Wednesday adversity, we tackle the most urgent needs, to recognise their true identity as beloved 12th September – Mornings 10.30am to challenging relationships and communities. daughters and sons of God. Those years 12.00 noon and Evening 7.30 – 10.00pm. St Our members are not all mothers, or

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 29 even all women, but are single, married, Everyone welcome both new and existing current edition of the Code was published parents, grandparents or young adults who members to the new season. in 2008. A format of parts and sections are just beginning to express their social makes it more accessible and it may be conscience. For all 4.1 million members in Safeguarding Trust Meeting viewed online or downloaded from this 83 countries what Mothers’ Union provides Monday 24th September website. Safeguarding Trust policies can be is a network through which they can serve The Church of Ireland’s child protection accessed in the Parish Resources: People & Christ in their own community through policy, Safeguarding Trust, the Code, for Community section. Find out more at: www. prayer, financial support and actively short, has been in place since 1997 and was sgt.ireland.anglican.org working at grassroots level. In St Macartin’s included in the Constitution of the Church of A training night to train new leaders and we aim to have a warm welcome for all Ireland in 2006. update present leaders will be held on and endeavour to assist in the work of the Church of Ireland child protection policy Monday 24th September at 7.30pm in the Church both in Enniskillen and overseas. statement: “It is the policy of the Church of Hilliard Room. All leaders of organisations belonging to St Macartin’s Cathedral who We support the work of Messy Church Ireland to set standards for the welfare of all deal with children under 18 need to be and see this as a vital outreach to young children sharing in its ministry with a view to present. families in our community! Please come protecting them from physical, sexual and and join us. We commence a new season, emotional harm.” refreshed after a summer break, by inviting Adherence to the Code by parishes you to an evening of “In with the New and means that children using Church of Prayer Out with the Old” with Evelyn Hassard, Ireland premises for worship and other God, who has no favourites, enable us to find our true identity in you, and to in the Enniskeen Room, Cathedral Hall activities such as Sunday schools, youth focus more readily on those things we on Monday 10th September at 8.00pm. organisations and clubs have their general share in common with each other, than You are welcome to bring a small item for safety and welfare promoted while being we do on our differences. Amen an approximate valuation (not jewellery). protected from all kinds of abuse. The

opening with prayer. The Bible reading was Branch leader, Elvina Funston welcomed Fivemiletown by Vera Stronge. The meeting was then members and a large number of guests handed over to our speaker, Melissa Newell. from neighbouring churches and (including Melissa , who is a teacher, took time off from organisations. She extended a special teaching for six months to work in Paraguay welcome to our guest speaker, Mrs Edith Kiltermon) with the South American Mission Society Moore. Following prayer, hymn and Bible (S.A.M.S.) She spoke of her work with the reading the meeting was handed over to children and young people, and as she is a Edith whose topic was “Old to New.” Using Rector: fluent Spanish speaker was able to bring the old clothing, shoes and even a tyre she The Revd Canon Gospel message to them through teaching illustrated how she had used them to make Kyle Hanlon and play. The vote of thanks was proposed useful ‘new’ articles. She compared this by Susan Farrell. to trusting Jesus, having him as a friend to Invitations were received from: carry all your burdens and having new life Fivemiletown W.I. Visitor’s night: 1st May- in Him. The vote of thanks was proposed by Speakers on Rachel’s Place and Amy’s Barbara Kingston. Creche in Lesoto, South Africa and also Elvina thanked all those who had attended Afternoon Tea in aid of Cancer Research on such an uplifting night and extended Associate Minister: 2nd May. good wishes to Rev and Mrs Newell who The Revd Canon Methodist Church: 21st April Rev. Newell are moving from Fivemiletown Methodist Dennis Robinson speaking on “The Titanic” Church to Dungannon. Lisbellaw Forthcoming Events: Following a delicious supper a business Bishop’s Indoor Members Tea Party See meeting took place. House: 6th June The quiz sheets for Mums in May raised Mother’s Union Meal in The Courthouse £160. The Rectory, 160 Ballagh Road, Clogher: 7th June Five members attended the Southern Area Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0QP Women’s Weekend in Cavan Crystal Hotel: Service in Donagh Parish Church on 4th T: 028 895 21030 12th -13th October May. At this service Revd Charles Eames Parish Office Southern Area Service Donagh Parish was commissioned as the new Mother’s 10.00am-2pm Wednesday and Friday. Secretary: Judith Anderson Church: 4th May Union Chaplin for the Clogher Diocese. Northern Area Service Sallaghy Parish Members attended the Northern Area T: 028 895 22422 Church: 11th May Service in Sallaghy on 11th May. Missionary E: [email protected] Arrangements were made for Visitor’s Night: money totalling £550 was presented at this 9th May, Speaker Mrs Edith Moore “Old to service. Thelma Coulter carried the Mother’s Mother’s Union New” Union banner at both services. The 11th April meeting, attended by 26 Branch Leader, Elvina Funston closed the Final arrangements were made for our meal members, was held in St. John’s Hall, meeting with prayer. in The Courthouse on 7th June. Fivemiletown. May meeting Members joined in The Grace to close the Arlene Wright welcomed members and The May meeting, which was Visitor’s night meeting and Elvina wished members a our guest speaker, Melissa Newell before was held in St. John’s Hall. restful summer.

30 CHURCH OF IRELAND Good New Group Bible Study church family and will take part in various Galloon, and Prayer aspects of the life of the local church as part This group will generally meet on the first of USPG ‘Journey with Us!’ Programme. Sallaghy and Wednesday of the month in Sallaghy Parish Thank you again for your kindness. Drummully Church Hall. The first meeting of the new - Siobhan season will be held on Wednesday 5th Galloon Parish September at 7.00pm. Auction The next auction will be held on Saturday Sunday School restart 8th September at 12.00 noon in the Church Rector: The Sunday Schools will resume on Sunday The Revd Hall, High Street, Newtownbutler. All 16th September with a special “Back to Anita Kerr contributions of items to sell are greatly Sunday School” Family Service in each appreciated. Collection and storage of church. items can be arranged if necessary. Please contact William Little tel. 67738676 or TAG Richard Bell tel. 67738294 The Rectory, 23 Drumcru Road, Harvest Services Galloon and Drummully Newtownbutler, Sallaghy: Sunday 30th September at Mothers’ Union Co. Fermanagh. BT92 8JD 11.00am, Speaker - Rev Dr Carlton Turner The Galloon and Drummully Mothers’ Union (USPG) T: 028 677 38245 opening service of Holy Communion will Drummully: Sunday 7th October at 7.00pm, E: [email protected] be held in St Mary’s Drummully on Monday Speaker – Jeff Gawn (Scripture Union) 24th September 8.00pm. Galloon: Sunday 14th October at 3pm – Service Times This service will also include the Dedication Sallaghy Parish 09:00 Drummully of the Lewis Organ by Rt Rev John Mothers’ Union 10:30 Sallaghy McDowell (Bishop of Clogher). Everyone is The Mothers’ Union opening service of 12:00 Galloon welcome to all the Harvest Services. Holy Communion will be held in the Parish Church on Thursday 13th September at Sunday School Times Coffee morning 8.00pm in the Parish Church followed by Drummully: 9:00-10:00am in Drummully I would like to thank everyone for their very supper in the Church Hall. Church generous support towards my mission trip Orange Service Sallaghy: 10:30-11:30am in Sallaghy Church to Tanzania! Our Coffee Morning in June The Annual Orange Service was held on Hall was a wonderful success raising £1531.16p! Sunday 1st July when the members of Galloon: 12:00-1:00pm in Galloon Sunday Alongside donations, sponsors and grants Lisnaskea District and other brethren were School Rooms we have raised the necessary funds for in attendance for the service of Morning the mission placement. Let me tell you a Prayer. Thanks to Lisnaskea Accordion little bit about what I’ll be doing and where Monthly Cycle of Services: Band who led the parade. Service of Holy Communion on the first I’ll be going. I leave on Wednesday 5th Derryadd Harvest Sunday of the month, celebrated in all three September. I have been invited to travel A Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be churches. with the Archbishop of Tanzania and his held in Derryadd Church on Sunday 9th A Family Service will normally be on the wife, who are returning from meetings September at 3.30pm when the speaker third Sunday of the month. During the year in Canterbury. Mum is very glad I am not will be Rev Alastair Donaldson, Rector of some Group Family Services will be held travelling on my own! I will be on placement Derrylin Parish Church. and these will rotate between the three with the Anglican Diocese of Tanga, in Bowling Club: The Bowling Club will Parishes. Tanzania. I will be attached to the Tuele recommence for the new season on Service of Morning Prayer on the second Hospital in Muheza (Muheza is a large Tuesday 11th September at 8.00pm in the and fourth Sundays in the month. ‘commuter’ town in North/East Tanzania) Church Hall. New members of all ages will A United Group Service on the fifth Sundays where I will be using my skills as a Medicinal be made most welcome and everyone is in the year (with a cup of tea afterwards, Chemist to help explain drugs and working asked to encourage someone to attend for rotating between the three Parishes). in the laboratories. I shall be living with a the first time to enjoy a game of bowls and the fellowship together. Baptism: Charlotte Olivia, daughter of Mr Tom and Mrs Fiona Savage, 56 Ashburton Road, Glasgow on Sunday 12th August 2018. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”. Mathew 19 v 14. Wedding: Sarah Audrey Little and Alan David Wattam on Saturday 23rd June 2018. “Those whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.” Burial Register: Ronald James (Ron) Hornby, The Fold, Drumhaw, Lisnaskea aged 101, on Thursday 28th June 2018. Jesus said, “In The annual Orange Parade to Sallaghy Parish Church is led by Lisnaskea Accordion Band. Heavenly Love Abiding.”

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 31 Garrison, Slavin, Belleek and Kiltyclogher

Rector: The Revd Ngozi Njoku

The Rectory, 39 Brollagh Road, Garrison, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 4AE

T: 028 686 58699 E: [email protected] W: www.belleek.clogher.anglican.org

Services Sunday 2nd September Slavin and Belleek Sunday School with the Sunday School teachers, Doreen and Florence Earls. Garrison 10am HC Slavin 11.30am HC Prayers Sunday 9th September Our thoughts and prayers are with those Kiltyclogher 10am HC from our group of parishes who have been Belleek 11.30am HC in hospital or unwell in recent weeks. We Friday 14th September remember Hollie Gregg, William Robinson Friends of Slavin Evening & Harvest and Ernie Watson. Thanksgiving. Supper and Special Music. Preacher: Revd. John Corrie Slavin Sunday School Sunday 16th September Slavin and Belleek Sunday School Garrison 10am MP & FS Prizegiving took place on Sunday 24th Sunday 16th September June. The service was led by Revd. Ngozi, Slavin-11.30am Family Harvest Thanksgiving with the children reading prayers and Bible Friday 21st September Readings. The readers were Oisin Gregg Harvest Thanksgiving Belleek Church at and Henry Gregg. The Children performed 8pm a Sketch of the Zacchaeus story, with Levi Sunday 23rd September Love acting as Zacchaeus and Oisin Gregg Kiltyclogher 10am MP acting as Jesus. Aoife Gregg, Skye Love, Two of the young people with Belleek organist, Mrs. Sadie Moore. Sunday 23rd September Ethan Johnston, Sarah Johnston, Aaron Belleek 11.30am Harvest Thanksgiving. Gregg, Callum Gregg, Matthew Johnston, bills. In the end, Aoife told the Doctor Sunday 30th September Jessica Johnston, and Henry Gregg about her cure from leprosy when she had Group service Garrison 10am MP acted as narrators and the crowd. We met Jesus and how she had received his with special preacher, Mrs Jan Corrie. even had the sycamore tree! The children forgiveness. The Doctor was then forced Friday 5th October accompanied by Belleek Organist, Mrs. to accept that this patient did not need Harvest Thanksgiving Garrison Church at Sadie Moore, sang the song, ‘Zacchaeus him. After all this the patient was allowed to 8pm. was a very little man’. Sunday 7th October The sketch, ‘Doctor, Doctor,’ was Garrison 10am HC & Family Harvest acted by Ethan Johnston as the Thanksgiving. Doctor and Aoife Gregg as the Sunday 7th October patient. The patient wandered Slavin-11.30am HC into the Doctor’s Surgery, asking Sunday 14th October directions to the Post Office. Belleek 11.30am HC However, she was delayed by the Sunday 14th October Doctor who wanted who make Kiltyclogher Harvest Thanksgiving at 7pm some money for himself. Aoife was checked out for all Mothers’ Union sorts of problems, and was even The next MU meeting is on Tuesday 18th questioned about her father’s September at 8pm in Belleek Parish Church. health. The Doctor got very Mrs Jan Corrie will speak on the theme frustrated as he was seeing no “Flying for Life”. Everyone welcome. way to make money to pay his

Two young actors who performed the sketch, ’Doctor, Doctor!’

32 CHURCH OF IRELAND Aimée Maguire, grand-daughter of Eileen Kirkpatrick and her friend, Wally Eileen with her daughters Jill and Hilary and her grandchildren, Aimée, Sophie and Kirk. McKee. continue to the Post Office. Revd Ngozi presented the children with their prizes. The best Sunday School attenders were Ethan and Sarah Johnston. Ethan and Sarah also received prizes for being the best church attenders over the year. Doreen Earls wished the five Confirmation candidates, all the best and paid tribute to their participation in church services and the dedication of their parents in sending them out to Sunday School each week. Some of the group had been in Sunday School over 10 years. The Sunday School Teachers, Florence and Doreen Earls were presented with flowers and gifts by Rachel Love (Churchwarden) and the children. The collection was taken up by Sarah The families of Edith and Eileen who attended the June Family Service in Belleek Church. Johnston, Henry Gregg, and Levi Love. Aimée Maguire, from Belfast, and a grand- daughter of Eileen Kirkpatrick sang a song entitled, ‘At the Cross’.

Above: Edith and Eileen Kirkpatrick were presented with flowers by Revd. Ngozi and Churchwarden Rachel Love. Left: Edith with her daughter Carol.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 33 Some of the choir and congregation who attended the Group service,

Aimée was accompanied on guitar by her Harold and came to Belleek from her home Marina, the readers, and the Choir who sang friend Wally McKee who also sang with her. at Aghinver, Kesh. Eileen was and still is an and practiced for the service. Revd. Ngozi thanked Aimée and Wally for excellent baker; she made the monthly teas their beautiful singing and for travelling from in the Wark Hall and only gave up last year. Diary Dates Belfast. Also, an extremely hard worker was her The proposed “Friends” Service that was At the end of the service, Rachel paid a sister-in-law Edie, who is also a wonderful to be held on the 5th Sunday of September tribute to two of the ladies in Belleek Parish baker. Edie celebrated her birthday a few in Garrison Church with Strule River String who have been the backbone of the church months ago. These ladies were a great Band has been postponed until 29th and who have worked tirelessly in the team and worked so well together. Both September 2019 at 4pm. church and the Wark Hall for many years. ladies were presented with bouquets of Eileen Kirkpatrick celebrated her birthday flowers by Rachel and Revd. Ngozi. Revd Confirmation Service on 4th July and has worked hard for the Ngozi also welcomed the families of Eileen A service of confirmation for the group of church for 68 years, when she married and Edie who had travelled to be with us. parishes will be held in Kiltyclogher church ‘Happy Birthday’ was sung and after church on Sunday 21st October at 3.30pm. Please everyone enjoyed a birthday cup cake with remember our young people in our prayers juice and a lovely time of fellowship. We in the coming months as they prepare for wish Edie and Eileen many long years of confirmation in their classes:- Mia Allen, retirement and good health. Abi Brock, Carly Graham, Aoife and Oisin Gregg, Ethan Johnston, Emma Kettyles, July Group Service Skye and Levi Love and Avril Thompson. Sunday 29th July was a Group Service of the Top Ten Favourite Hymns. The top favourite hymn was ‘Amazing Grace’ Garrison Coffee Morning Garrison Church are hosting a coffee followed by ‘What a friend we have in Jesus’, ‘Great is thy faithfulness’ and ‘Be morning on Saturday 27th October at 10am still for the presence of the Lord’. The story in Garrison Church Hall in aid of church of each of the favourite Hymns was read funds. Tea, coffee, scones, traybakes by, Doreen Earls, Robert Ovens, Helen available. Also raffle, cake stall, jams and Thompson, Liesel Zink, Audrey Ovens, bric a brac and face painting for children. Mark Andrews, Lisa Beacom, Dot Barlow, Everyone welcome. Pauline Carson and Robbie Johnston. The choir sang one of the 10 hymns, ‘Bless the Keep up to date with news for our Group of Lord O my Soul’. The service was led by Parishes on www.belleek.clogher.anglican. Revd. Ngozi and the special preacher was org. The web manager is Jenna Earls. Marina Hassard, who is at present training Photos & articles etc. for the website to be for ministry in the Methodist Church. Marina e-mailed to Doreen Earls at based her address on Psalm 103, which Social Networking: Follow us on Facebook gives us many reasons to praise God. She using the name Garrison Group of Parishes. also gave us words of encouragement for Simply ‘Like’ our page to receive updates Marina Hassard and Rev. Ndgozi. our worship of God. Revd. Ngozi thanked on events.

34 CHURCH OF IRELAND Inishmacsaint

Rector: The Revd Chancellor David Skuce

Inishmacsaint Rectory, 17 Caldrum Road, Derrygonnelly, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 6HY

T: 028 6864 1235 E: [email protected]

Sunday, 22nd July proved to be a very At the special service of Commissioning of a Diocesan Reader and Admitting Parish Readers were(from left); Linda eventful occasion in the life of our church Brunt; Chancellor David Skuce, Bishop John McDowell, Mr. Colin Brownsmith, Mr. Joe McAlpine and Mr. Harry and for the Diocese. We were delighted Anderson. to have our Bishop along for a service of Holy Communion and at the start of the whenever people can gather to have a chat. undergone surgery and Mrs Marina McCabe service he commissioned Harry Anderson This is again very much part of the life of the who has been in hospital. We wish them as a Diocesan Reader and admitted Linda church whenever people can socialise in an all a speedy recovery to full health and we Brunt as a Parish Reader to the parishes informal setting. Again we thank those who thank God for a hospital on our doorstep. of Kilskeery and Trillick and Joe McAlpine have arranged this. We also think of parishioners who are not to the parishes of Maguiresbridge and Services from the first Sunday in September well at home we will continue to remember Derrybrusk. We wish Harry, Linda and revert to the time of 11.30am. Sunday school them all in our prayers Joe well in their new field of ministry will resume on Sunday 16th September at within our Church. Several people have 10.30am. We hope our young people will Sympathy commented on how well the church looks have had a summer break as they return We extend our deepest sympathy to the and how moving the service was. Everyone to school. We wish all those who are going young family on the death of George. appreciated the refreshments after the to third level education well as they start or George grew up in our parish and whenever service and we would like to thank all, who resume their studies. he got married to Ann, he moved over to prepared it. live in Ballinamallard. Even though George Best wishes was member of Magheracross parish, both Socialising To the members of our parish who have he and Ann would have attended services During the summer months we are having been in hospital recently, Mrs Gillian in Inishmacsaint. We thank God for the life a cup of tea/coffee after the service, Rutherford and Mrs Mina Ellis who have and witness of George.

Sunday Services members will be made welcome. Kilskeery The services in each parish are as follows; (unless otherwise announced), Boys’ Brigade and Trillick Trillick 10.30 a.m. Boys’ Brigade will open again on Kilskeery 11.45 a.m. Wednesday 26th September in Kilskeery Pastoral cover and services will be Hall. All new boys will be most welcome. conducted by Revd Margaret Pringle. Sunday School The Rural Dean, Revd Canon Mark Sunday School will commence on 16th Parish News Watson is in charge. September in both churches. All children New Parish Reader: Linda Brunt from Trillick are welcome. parish was admitted as a parish reader for [email protected] Kilskeery & Trillick parishes at a service in Creche Inishmacsaint church on 22 July. Creche re-opens on 16th September in Vacancy cover arrangements Kilskeery church. The younger children effective from 1st September leave during the service together with the Holy Baptism 2018: members of the Sunday school. Kilskeery Canon Mark Watson, Rural Dean, continues 1st July: Ella Cordelia, daughter of to be in charge of the group and to chair Mothers’ Union Christopher Irvine and Kathryn Young. The Vestry meetings. Revd Margaret Pringle will Mothers’ Union will meet in Kilskeery Hall at baptism was performed by Canon Eric conduct services and provide pastoral care 8 p.m. on Monday 17th September. Further McGirr. in the group. details will be announced in church. New

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 35 Lisbellaw with Coolbuck

Rector: The Revd Stephanie Woods

The Rectory, Faughard, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 5ES

T: 028 66 385894 M: 07759 949932 E: [email protected] W: www.lisbellawparish.com FB: www.facebook.com/lisbellawparish

Services in the month of Confirmation Group 2018 with Bishop McDowell. September in Lisbellaw and Coolbuck: Sunday, 30th September 2018 Eighteenth and helpers who make this possible. Sunday, 2nd September 2018 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday after Trinity Lisbellaw: 11am Morning Prayer Commissioning of Diocesan Sunday Lisbellaw: 11am Holy Communion Coolbuck: 3pm Harvest Thanksgiving School teachers at 7pm on 9th September Coolbuck: 3pm Holy Communion 2018 with Bishop McDowell. This is for all Sunday, 9th September 2018 Fifteenth Monday, 1st October 2018 Sunday School teachers and helpers across Sunday after Trinity Coolbuck: 8pm Harvest Thanksgiving with the diocese. Lisbellaw: 11.00am Service of the Word with special speaker commissioning of Sunday School and Dean Raymond Ferguson Mothers’ Union Bridge teachers and helpers. Our MU Branch has had an enjoyable and Sunday School and Bridge begin. Thank you to Chancellor David Skuce who educational few months. Coolbuck: 3.00pm Evening Prayer provided pastoral care while the rector In September last year after our opening Lisbellaw: 7.00pm Commissioning of was on holiday. Service we had a Biblical quiz followed Diocesan Sunday School teachers and by a General Knowledge quiz. If we could helpers by Bishop John McDowell Sympathy remember all we heard that night, how Sunday, 16th September 2018 Sixteenth The parish extends its sincere and heartfelt much wiser we would be. Sunday after Trinity condolences to the family and friends In October we shared our skills in a craft Lisbellaw: 9.45am Holy Communion of the late Mary Elizabeth Scott (Beth) night. Some of the ladies with the guidance 11.00am Morning Prayer formerly Portballintrae; Mariah Arye formerly of our tutor produced beautiful brooches. Coolbuck: 3.00pm Compline of Dublin, Veronica McGrory formerly The satisfaction of creating something we Sunday, 23rd September 2018 of Omagh and George and Elizabeth can wear. Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Devenney formerly of Strabane. In November we held the MU Prayer Vigil in Lisbellaw: 11.00am Morning Prayer our Church. Donations to Women’s Aid were Coolbuck: 3.00pm Late Evening Office Sunday School and Bridge begins on 9th brought. The response was overwhelming, September. Thank you to all the teachers and the Church was full.

Those who joined in the Big Clean Up evening in early July. Helpers missing from the photograph are Frances Boyd, Ann and Raymond Orr, Raymond Crawford and Stephanie Woods. Heather Humphries and a young friend are hard at work. 36 CHURCH OF IRELAND Parish Register Baptism 15th July 2018 in Coolbuck church Garvin Andrew John Keys, son of Victoria and Gary, Cloghtogle Road, Lisbellaw

Bridge readers at the Fathers’ Day service.

In January we had our Annual dinner, this night, another night learning about people time in the Valley Hotel. We had games living in Uganda. Members also attended and a sketch emphasizing the importance the MU Breakfast in the Killyhelvin Hotel. of repeating the correct message. We also In April our Action and Outreach co- visited the Theatre and enjoyed the Musical. ordinator Mrs Noreen Little came to our Garvin Keys with his parents Gary and Victoria, his February’s meeting had Dean Hay who meeting to tell us of her role and to collect brother and sister. enlightened us to the plight and culture of the knitted and sewn items and garments Harvest Collection will be used for urgent people with Leprosy. which our ladies had excelled in, wonderful repairs on Coolbuck Church. 10th March was the Enrolling Service when talent displayed. Mrs Betty McElroy, Mrs Anne Irvine, Mrs We attended the MU Council meeting in May. We had a walk and raised £135 for Forthcoming Dates for your Violet Lee and Mrs Heather McFrederick Diary were all welcomed to our Branch. Mrs the “Mums in May” project. Our Diocesan Service was also in May. We attended n Harvest supper & barn dance on Peggy Beacom and Mrs Mabel Nicholl Saturday, 13th October at 8pm in the Parish each received 40-year membership Sallaghy Church where there was an inspiring message with very suitable hymns. Centre. certificates, such dedication to be part of an June was our annual outing, this time to The Entrance fee for church funds: £5 children organization for so long. Titanic Experience with some shopping and over 12: £3 under 12: free In March we went to Garvary MU visitors’ n a very enjoyable meal in the Europa Hotel. Praise Service, as part of Harvest Our opening service for 2018/19 is on Celebrations, on Sunday, 14th October 2018 25th September at 7.30pm when we at 7pm in Lisbellaw church. n will welcome new members. It will be an Concert of Music on Friday, 26th October opening service of Holy Communion in the at 8pm in the Parish Centre. Entrance for church followed by a talk on the Holy Land church funds: £5 under 12s: free. n by Isobel Stewart. A Service for the Commemoration of the end of the First World War will be held on Sunday, 25th November 2018 at 7pm with Flame! Ladies’ Fellowship Group starts Bishop John McDowell. In this service of on Wednesday, 26th September at 8pm in remembrance and thanksgiving, we will give ‘Kinder Lodge’, Farnamullan and then on voice to the silenced generation, to their second and fourth Wednesdays of each suffering, their untold stories, their bravery month. Contact leader Frances Boyd and their heroism. (07845156463).

Lisbellaw Church Choir welcomes new members. Practice for members (adults) takes place in the church from 8pm to 9pm on the last Thursday of the month starting on 27th September.

Junior Church Choir practice also takes place on the last Thursday from 7pm to 8pm starting on 27th September. Contact Lynda Lindsay, choir mistress, for further details (07894004621). Churchwardens, Lee Beacom and Davy Abraham prepare to welcome LOL District 2 to the annual Quiz sheet available: £1 per sheet in aid of Orange Service. church funds.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 37 Lisnaskea

Rector: The Revd Alan Capper

The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, Castlebalfour Demesne, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. BT92 0LT

T: 028 677 22413 E: [email protected] Parish Office T: 028 677 23977 E: [email protected]

The volunteers from Lisnaskea Parish at their burger van at 12th July in Brookeborough and 4th August, Services Ballinamallard. Sunday 2nd September 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion Sunday 9th September Sunday 23rd September Burial 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer Thursday 21st June 2018 Mr Abraham Storey Mr John Irvine John Robert McVitty (Jackie), Attybarn, (Children’s Church resumes) (Collection for sponsored children) Lisnaskea. Sunday 16th September Sunday 30th September Sunday 15th July 2018 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer Joan Lunny, Coolarn, Lisnaskea. Mr John Irvine Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been bereaved recently.

Holy Baptism Sunday 22nd July 2018 George Victor Hall, Hollybrooke, Lisnaskea Son to Stuart and Janet. Congratulations to you both. Catering Once again our burger van was out and about over the summer, catering at both the 12th July parade in Brookeborough and Royal Black Preceptory parade on 4th August in Ballinamallard. We are very grateful to everyone who helped in any way at these events and in particular Gary Agnew who on both occasions towed the van and got it in place safely. Also thank you to the cooks and the ladies who helped on both days. This is much appreciated. As a goodwill gesture to Aughnamullen Parish in Co. Monaghan who have a huge task ahead of them to raise 180,000 euros to refurbish their church, the Vestry agreed we would donate our takings from 12th July to their appeal.

Communion for Senior Citizens Looking ahead to this event and this will resume on the 10th October in The Trinity Hall at 3.00 p.m. and continue on the second Wednesday of each month throughout the winter months.

38 CHURCH OF IRELAND Magheracross

Rector: The Ven Brian Harper

The Rectory, 27 Craghan Road, Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 2BT

T: 028 66 388238 or 07989743545 E: magheracross@ clogher.anglican.org

Mothers’ Union This year, instead of a summer outing, a large gathering of Mothers’ Union members and friends met in the Archdale Hall on Thursday 7th June to enjoy a delicious summer supper provided by Mr Norman Coalter and his staff from Saddlers Some of the Magheracross youth building a mud wall. Restaurant. meeting. This will take place in the parish grateful to Sarah for all that she achieved Afterwards we were entertained by Mr room. New members would be made very during her two years in post and for the Noel Moore, a very accomplished flower welcome. encouragement that she gave to our arranger. Noel demonstrated 12 beautiful The meeting on Thursday 4th October will teenagers. Her time with us concluded flower displays which were raffled at the be our Visitors’ Evening. The speakers will on the high note of a trip to Nairobi to end of the night. be Stephanie and Lorna McClean and the experience the work of the local mission A short meeting followed where the Branch leader, Norma Scott thanked the members theme will be ‘Sewn Together’ This should charity “Jengana”. for their support throughout the year prove to be a very entertaining evening and especially the members of the catering everyone is very welcome to come along. Ice-Cream Sunday team for their dedication at funeral catering. Our “Ice-Cream Sunday” will be on She wished the members a restful summer Farewell September 9th when we kick off the break. During the summer, we sadly accepted autumn season in church and Sunday The next meeting is on Thursday, 6th the departure of our Youth Worker, School. This is an exciting time of worship September at 8pm and will be a Service of Sarah Vaughan, as she wished to pursue for all the family and includes a wee break Holy Communion followed by a business her career in teaching. We are very for ice cream.

Daniel from Magheracross helping to build a mud wall during the mission trip to Nairobi.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 39 boot sale (11.00am - 2.00pm) going on in Magheraculmoney the church hall car park. Check out our website for details. Rector: The Revd Canon Henry Blair New Youth and Children’s Worker The Rectory We are delighted to have Shirley McCann Rossculban, Kesh join us as our new Youth and Children’s Co. Fermanagh Worker. Shirley was brought up hearing BT93 1TF the gospel and as a child had committed T: 028 686 31820 to Christ. However, she realised later on E: [email protected] in life that she was not leading her life as God would wish so, at the age of 26, Shirley recommitted her life fully to God. Shirley’s background is in working with Curate Assistant: the most vulnerable in our community. The Revd Phillip She also has a strong passion for leading Bryson children to Christ and she is infectiously joyful in her love for Jesus. 3 Castle Manor Kesh She joined in August this year and we Co. Fermanagh threw her into the deep in with the Kesh BT93 1RT Carnival events and the Holiday Bible Club the week after! T: 028 686 33037 Her energy and vibe is a great asset and E: [email protected] we thank God that He answered our prayers in providing us with a new Youth Parish Office and Children’s Worker who has Him at the T: 028 6863 2695 centre of her heart. Shirley McCann, the new Youth and Children’s Worker. E: [email protected] W: www.ardess.org Auction by ticket available from vestry members This year the parish auction is on Saturday and parishioners at £10 per person. Our 20th October starting at 12.00 noon in line-up for the evening will include The Rededication of Church the Community Centre, Kesh. Please do Silver Tones choir, harp music by Sarah On Friday 14th September we will be consider what you can donate to the McAlpine, Portadown; a duet from the holding a dedication service to mark auction and also lend your support by Revd Philip and Viola Bryson and soloist, the completion of the work on the coming along and putting in a few bids. Margaret Johnston. church. Over the last three years, we We pray that this year will be particularly have completed extensive repairs to successful to enable us to clear the Gospel Mission 27 Nov the exterior and interior of the church remaining outstanding balance on the to 2 December that should leave the building easily church repairs. Check the website for The last words of Jesus given to the maintained for the next 50 years. more details. disciples in Matthew 28 were to send The church has a very rich heritage and them out into the world, to go and make a long ministry in the area. The earliest disciples of all nations. If we are to go references that we are aware of is a Harvest Celebrations Our harvest celebrations commence and make disciples around the world we request to the central church body in at 3.00pm on Sunday 7th October at are also called to do that at home. At a Dublin in 1488 seeking a grant to assist Mullaghfarne with Mr Deane Houston as time in the life of the church in Ireland with replacing the roof. our guest speaker. where the numbers attending traditional The presence of Christianity however To continue the harvest celebrations, we denominational churches are falling goes back much further and we are will have a service on Friday 12th October each week, we need to do something to planning to mark this on Saturday 15th at 8.00pm when our special speaker change the tide. September by having tours of Kiltierney will be the Revd Charles Eames. The We just actually need to do what we are Abbey from 11.00am to 4.00pm, kindly celebrations continue on Sunday with our supposed to be doing and talk about our granted by Mr Noel Graham. morning 9.30am and 11.00am services relationship with Jesus Christ. We say The Abbey ruins goes back to the time and completes on Sunday evening at that we are shy and quiet and reserved of St. Tighernagh (St. Tierney) who is 7.00pm when our special speaker will be but yet we live in a society where gossip accredited with starting it in 550AD. This Archdeacon David Huss from Donegal is everywhere. Have we as a church lost is a wonderful opportunity to see around Town. Please do consider coming along sight of what the good news is? Have we the deer park. to join us as we give thanks to God for a forgotten what it is to be saved from the While this may appeal to the older good year and a successful harvest. sin and mire of this world. members of the family we also wanted to Now is the time for the church to speak have some fun activities for all the family out the good news in a world of bad so we will have a Teddy Bears Day Out Gospel Concert We are holding a Gospel Concert in the news. And to speak truth in a world where (teddy bear tea party and teddy bear zip church on Friday 2nd November at 8pm everything is acceptable and truth is what line) for the children. and you are very welcome to come along. every individual thinks it is. Alongside this we will also have burgers The admission for the evening will be Can I encourage you to bring your and refreshments for sale. As well as a car friends and neighbours along to hear

40 CHURCH OF IRELAND the reality of the good news of Jesus n WW1 Remembrance Weekend: 9th - 11th FULL IMMERSION BAPTISMS Nov ‘18 North Fermanagh Remembers Christ, the life changing news that will 27 May 2018 - Paul Harvey of Slievebawn, will hold a weekend of events to include make a real difference to you. Do join us Irvinestown exhibition, talks, music and a closing act to hear Archbishop Ben Kwashi from Jos 27 May 2018 - Christina Sproule of 28 of worship, to remember the end of the in central Nigeria come and share what Drumcullion Road, Ederney Great War (1914 – 1918). his faith in Jesus Christ means to him, in 27 May 2018 - Anna Bryson of 3 Castle a society where upholding the name of Manor, Kesh Jesus is a risk to their life. REGULAR EVENTS 27 May 2018 - Mia Bryson of 3 Castle Church Services at Ardess Parish Centre Flower Festival Sunday Services: 9.30am Morning Prayer Manor, Kesh Please keep free the weekend of 24 to 27 and 11.00am Family Worship May 2019 for a Flower Festival in Ardess Regular Prayer at Ardess Parish Centre WEDDINGS Parish Church. The theme of the weekend Revival Prayer: Mon 8.00pm - 9.00pm 18 June 2018 - Fabio Raimundo will be “The great I Am” This will be a Wednesday Prayer: Wed 9.30am - (Nottingham) and Emma Forbes (46 Cloy wonderful celebration of the God that 11.00am Road, Ederney) says “I AM”. Healing Ministry: Fri 7.30pm - 8.30pm 26 June 2018 - Simon Matouu (Uganda) 24 Hour Prayer: Fri 12.00noon - Sat and Zoe Deasley (40 Carnalea Manor, Dates 12.00noon (7th/8th Sept, 5th/6th Oct, Seskinore) n Rededication of the Church Weekend: 19th/20th Oct, 23rd/24th Nov) 6 July 2018 -Trevor Woods and Gillian 14th - 15th Sept ’18 Friday 14th 7.30pm Our Youth Mahon (147 Glen Road, Drumquin) at Ardess Parish Church - Service of New Term commencing Friday, 7th 9 August 2018 - Steven Wilson of 79 Thanksgiving and Rededication Saturday September 2018 at The Fountain Centre Ardvarney Road, Kesh, Therese Maguire 15th Blaze Youth Club (Year 8 - 10) 7.00pm - married in Sligo Cathedral. n Fun for the Family (Teddy Bear Picnic & 8.30pm Teddy Zip Line!) at Ardess Parish Church Flame Youth Club (Year 11+) 8.30pm - (12.00noon to 4.00pm) 10.30pm n Visits to Kiltierney Abbey, Deerpark New Term commencing Sunday, 9th (11.00am - 4.00pm) September 2017 n Car Boot Sale 11.00am - 2.00pm Children’s Church (3-13 years old) 11.00am at Ardess Parish Church Harvest Celebrations Connect Youth Fellowship (EVERYONE n Mullaghfarne Service:3.00pm, Sunday Year 8- 14) 7.00pm - 9.00pm at The 7th Oct ’18 (Special Speaker: Mr. Deane Fountain Centre Houston) New Term commencing Thursday, 13th n Ardess Parish Church: 8.00pm, Friday September 2017 at The Fountain Centre 12th Oct ‘18 (Special Speaker: Revd Glow Youth Club (P5 - P7) 6.30pm - Charles Eames); 9.30am and 11.00am 8.00pm at The Fountain Centre Sunday 14th Oct ’18; 7.00pm, Sunday 14th Oct ’18 (Special Speaker: Archdeacon David Huss, Donegal Town) n Parish Auction: Saturday 20th October ’18, 12.00noon @ The Community Centre, Kesh

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 41 Duckling” in the fairytale by Hans Christian preacher will be Rev William Anderson, Maguiresbridge Andersen that is not quite what I should be retired rector of Newmills and Clonoe in but hopefully things will turn out alright in County Tyrone . William is the newly elected and Derrybrusk the end. In the mean time I hope to keep on Sovereign Grand Master, of the Royal Black at work in the parish. Institution. Rector: On 14th September at 12.00noon, the The Revd Canon Confirmation: preacher will be the Rector. Mark Watson This was held on the 24th of June and on behalf of the parish I wish to send prayerful The Rectory, 15 Sponsored walk Drumgoon Road, blessings on the new believers as they On Friday the 26th of October at 8.00pm begin their journey of faith. Maguiresbridge, Co. the grouped sponsored walk in aid of parish Fermanagh. BT94 funds will take place from Belle Isle Orange 4PB Harvest Festivals Hall to Belle Isle Castle and return to the Christ Church will have a Harvest Festival Orange Hall for tea. This is the harvest service on Friday 5th October 2018 at moon weekend but you will need a torch 8.00pm when the visiting preacher will be T: 028 677 21250 the Revd. Mark Durrell, our local Methodist and appropriate footwear. Registration for E: [email protected] minister in the Lisbellaw – Maguiresbridge the walk is £10 payable on the evening. Circuit. Further details in the October magazine. On the following Sunday, 7th of October at 10.30am the preacher will be the Rector. Annual leave Dear Parishioners, (Holy Communion) Thank you to Abraham Storey for taking Many thanks for all your prayers and best services during the holidays and to wishes after my recent mishap with my Derrybrusk Harvest festival will be on Friday Archdeacon Harper for covering pastoral ankle and foot. At times I feel like “The Ugly the 12th of October at 8.00pm when the emergencies.

The confirmation candidates at Christ Church, Maguiresbridge.

42 CHURCH OF IRELAND The Mothers’ Union Retirement Monaghan, Will meet on Tuesday 4th September at Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy has retired 8pm in the hall with Beauty Therapy by Ms. as Supervisor of our Department of Tydavnet and Lorraine Brimmage. Employment Affairs and Social Protection Kilmore Community Employment Scheme with Rector: Ordination effect from 10th August. We express grateful The Revd Canon The Revd David Moses will be ordained thanks to her for 27 years of loyal service, Ian Berry in Kilmore Cathedral on Sunday 9th dedication to her duties in managing the The Rectory, Clones September at 7pm after which he will be scheme and her willingness to go the extra Road, Monaghan, Curate in charge of the Drumgoon (Cootehill) mile when needed. Presentations were Co. Monaghan. Group. Please remember him and his family made to her at functions on the 1st August in prayer. T: 047 81136 and on the 11th August on behalf of the E: monaghan@ sponsors, churches, sports clubs, community clogher.anglican.org The Bowling Club organisations and all associated with the Diocesan Pastoral Will resume activities on Monday 4th scheme. We wish Elizabeth a long, healthy, Assistant: Mr Walter September in the Hall and their first happy and fulfilled retirement. Pringle Thursday evening will be the 14th September. Appointment We are pleased to announce that Mr. Services The Ladies’ Group Kevin Clarke has been appointed as the 2nd September Trinity 14 Will meet on Tuesday 18th September at Supervisor of our DEASP Community 10.30am St Patrick’s Holy Communion 8pm in the Hall. This will be an open meeting Employment Scheme with effect from the 12.15pm Kilmore Holy Communion when Ms Aoife Britton, Liaison Officer 9th September Trinity 15 Recycling Ambassador Programme will be 13th August 2018. We warmly welcome him 10.30am St Patrick’s Service of the Word the guest speaker. and look forward to working with him in the 12.15pm Ballinode Morning Prayer years ahead. 16th September Trinity 16 Welcome 10.30am St Patrick’s Morning Prayer We extend a very warm welcome to the Girls’ Brigade 3pm Kilmore Harvest Thanksgiving Rev Roy Taylor who was recently instituted Will resume on Wednesday 12th September 23rd September Trinity 17 as Rector of Clones, Killevan, Newbliss at the usual time. 10.30am St Patrick’s Service of the Word and Currin Parishes. We pray God’s richest 12.15pm Ballinode Holy Communion blessings on his ministry. Vortex Youth Group 30th September Trinity 18 Will commence on Saturday 8th September 11am St Patrick’s Harvest Thanksgiving Diary Date in the Hall and new members are welcome followed by congregational lunch Monaghan Parish sale will be held in St. 7th October Trinity 19 Patrick’s Hall on Friday 19th October 10am State Exams 10.30am St Patrick’s Holy Communion – 2pm. There will be the usual stalls and Congratulations to Philip Farrell on results 12.15pm Kilmore Holy Communion tea and coffee will be served and all are attained in the leaving certificate. We wish welcome. him well as he continues with his studies, or Condolence enters the world of work. We express prayerful sympathy to Brian Sunday school Hamilton on the death of his father-in- law. Will resume in St. Patrick’s on Sunday 2nd Canon Ian Berry and family on the death of September at the usual time. his father and Chris Treacy and family on the death of his brother. Harvest Services The Harvest services for the Group will be Holiday Duty as follows: We express grateful thanks to Mr Roy Crowe Kilmore Sunday 16th Sept at 3pm assisted by Mrs. Muriel Treacy for taking Monaghan Sunday 30th September services during rector’s vacation. Tydavnet Sunday 14th October at 3pm Illness Please remember in prayer those who are Playaway ill or recovering, the housebound and their Will resume in the Hall on Thursday 6th families. September 10.30am to 12pm.

Attending the Mothers’ Union Mums in May congregational lunch.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 43 the 11am Service on Sunday 9th September The Select Vestry then asked its sub group Rossorry and will commence with classes on Sunday to meet and reflect on the comments and 16th September in the Parish Hall. suggestions made and encouraged leaders Parish Organisations will start up again of the various groups using the hall to pass during September – please keep an eye on on any further suggestions as soon as Rector: the Rossorry Weekly news for details – (also possible. The Select Vestry then asked Mr The Revd Canon available online on our Website – www. Robert Brown (Architect) to work on more Dr Ian Ellis rossorryparish.com ) detailed drawings over the summer months. Every blessing for the new season. As a result our plans and ideas have now Ian been submitted to the Glebes Committees Canon IW Ellis, Rector of the Diocese and the Representative Church Body in Dublin, for their Rossorry Rectory, Kinarla, Enniskillen, consideration and approval. Co. Fermanagh. BT74 5PX Parish Facilities Development If approval is granted, the next stage will T: 028 66 320239 Plans be to submit an application to the Planning E: [email protected] A Sub-Committee of The Select Vestry has Service for approval to build. Parish Office: T: 028 66 329889 been working on proposals to upgrade Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: and extend the Parish Hall, provide new Prayer Group Mrs Sue Hogg & Mrs Joan Nelson fellowship and Sunday School facilities The next meeting will be on Wednesday (incorporating the Stables building) and 12th September at 7.30pm in the Parish SERVICES for September extending the off-road car parking facilities, Office. Sunday 2nd September for well over a year now. It will continue then throughout the year with 9.00am Holy Communion. They carried out a number of visits to other meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of 11.00am Holy Communion. Churches, researched the needs and each month. 7.00pm Evening Prayer consulted with an Architect on what was Feel free to come and join us- everybody Sunday 9th September possible. is welcome. It is an informal group (nobody 9.00am Holy Communion. On 31st May last, an open meeting was held has to perform !!) which meets to pray for 11.00am Morning Prayer at the Parish Hall to unveil the proposals the parishioners, young and old, for the Sunday 16th September to parishioners and to explain the thinking world, as well as other good intentions 9.00am Holy Communion. behind the proposals. The Rector chaired that arise. We finish with the fellowship of a 11.00am Morning Prayer. the meeting and the presentation was made cuppa and a chat. Sunday 23rd September by Mr Nigel Irvine and Mr Neville Gamble. 9.00am Holy Communion. The Parish Treasurer, Mr George Elliott Rossorry Mothers’ Union 11.00 am Morning Prayer. outlined the business case for the project. The Mothers’ Union’s next meeting is Sunday 30th September There was lively debate and suggestions on Thursday, 20th September when the 9.00am Holy Communion. from the parishioners on the proposals speaker is Conor Dolan on Photography. 11.00am Morning Prayer. which were warmly received and supported. The branch normally meets on the third

A note from the Rector September is a time of getting back to normal activities after the summer and planning for the Autumn term in church. It is also a time of change and we will miss Revd Lindsey Farrell for her time with us serving as an Intern Deacon. As she moves on in her Ministry to a new phase as Bishop’s Curate for the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe, she will serve in the Parish of Inver in Co. Donegal (encompassing Mountcharles, Killaghtee and Killybegs), we wish her every success and blessing. She has been a wonderful addition to our Parish life for almost a year now. The Parish welcomed her warmly and she contributed willingly to parish life, particularly in the ministry to the young, the ill and the housebound. Her Ordination will take place at St. Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry on Sunday 2nd September 2018 at 4pm. And she will be formally introduced to her Parish at a service in Inver Parish Church at 8pm on Tuesday 4th September and parishioners are most welcome at either event. A design of Rossorry parish development plans. Sunday School for the Parish will enroll after

44 CHURCH OF IRELAND Cubs – Wed 6.45pm. Scouts – Wed 7.30pm or ring Garry Clarke on 02866 323653 Rainbows- Mon 6.15pm. Brownies – Mon 6.15pm Guides – Wed 8.00pm or ring Avril Armstrong on 02866 329589 “Thank you barbecue” The Parish held a BBQ for the Children’s and Young People’s volunteers on Wednesday 27th June 7:30pm at the Rossorry Parish Hall. This was an evening to say how much your work with our younger members means to us as a church. There was a large turnout on a beautiful summer’s evening to enjoy the fellowship and the food (kindly managed by Peter Phair) Attending a thank you barbecue for leaders of parish organisations. Mother and Baby Exercise Thursday of every month. If you are If you want to know more give Ethel Oldcroft Class interested in joining the group – please a ring at 66 326339 A very successful Mother and baby exercise contact Mrs Heather Ellis on 02866 320239 class has been running now for over a or any of the members. You will be made Scouts and Guides year at Rossorry Parish Hall on a Tuesday morning at 10.am. This is very sociable class most welcome. Scouts and Guides have been taking a where mums bring baby along while getting rest during the Summer - but are ready to fit while also meeting other mums. Please begin again this month with a wonderful Wednesday Club News contact Jackie Cassidy (Facebook)to put The Wednesday Club does not meet during programme of meetings, events and your name down or if you want any further the Summer but Ethel is actively working on outings. Keep in touch with the leaders for details. an exciting and varied programme, to start details of start-up dates etc. again in September. New members are most welcome and if you Arts & Crafts Classes The meetings of the Club are every would like information contact one of the Acrylic painting and basket weaving. Wednesday at 10.30 am, from September Leaders (details below). All are welcome – no level of skill is until June. Everyone is welcome - there is required – novices welcome!! always room for new members. The Club If you want to know more about our Scout The classes will start again in September as was closed for the summer but reopens in or Guide Troops call in to a meeting these classes are very popular – but there is September. Beavers -Tues 6.30pm. always room for someone else - so be sure

Enjoying the sun and fellowship at the barbecue for leaders of parish organisations.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 45 to speak to Yvonne Elliott on 02866 342514 for information.

Bowling Club The Bowling Club meets on a Monday evening and occasionally on a Thursday in the Parish Hall at 8pm. The season has come to an end – but if you are interested in getting involved, the Club is always looking for new members . For information: - contact William Stevenson on 07719662473.

PARISH REGISTER

Bereavements Sadly, since the publication of the last magazine, two of our parishioners have passed away. The parishioners of Rossorry offer their most sincere condolences and prayers for the grieving families.

IRVINE, Edith,(wife of the late Ronnie), late of Old Rossorry, died peacefully at the The marriage of Bernard and Jane Dooher(nee Mitten). South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen on 20th July. Her Funeral Service was held Baptism at Rossorry Parish Church at 2.30pm on WYKES, Alfie Frederick, infant son of Lisa Sunday 22nd July 2018. Interment followed (nee Bowles) and Stephen Wykes, was Contact Us... in the adjoining Churchyard in the family baptised in Rossorry Parish Church by plot. Archdeacon Emeritus, Rev. Cecil Pringle on Website: rossorryparish.com Sunday 29th July 2018. Facebook: Rossorry Parish Church Mc KINLEY, Joy Ann, late of Drumlin May he grow in the faith in which he has We update regularly events in the Heights, Enniskillen, died, peacefully, been baptised. after an illness at the Palliative Care Unit, Marriage church as well as weddings and Omagh Hospital, on 28th July 2018. Her DOOHER, Congratulations to Mr Bernard christenings. Funeral Service took place at Rossorry and Mrs Jane Dooher (nee Mitten) who Parish Church at 2.00pm on Monday 30th E-mail at [email protected] were married in Rossorry Parish Church on July, followed by interment in the adjoining Wednesday 4th July. Telephone at 02866 329889. Churchyard. Every blessing in your future together.

The popular mother and baby exercise class is continuing.

46 CHURCH OF IRELAND Attending the Baptism of Alfie Frederick Wykes.

Revd. Canon Maurice Armstrong deeply not dependant on the weather but on Tempo and regrets that he was unable to take part people’s hearts. In the parable of the sower in the marriage of Tracey and Ashley. in Luke chapter 8. We are taught by Jesus Clabby He had watched Tracey moving through of four responses to the seed the word Sunday School and she had gone through of God. The first type – the wayside – it is Confirmation class with him and knowing unreceptive to the word of God Psalm 95 the extended family circle for many years says, “Do not harden your hearts”. We can Rector: even before coming to Clabby and Tempo. hear the message of the gospel and reject The Revd Canon We would like to thank Revd. Olivia Downey it. Maurice Armstrong for conducting the service as she will be the In the second ground the hearers – receive couple’s new Rector. the word, for a time, seem to be growing in their faith, but this has no depth they are Weather doing the right things prayer, Bible reading, Archdeacon Brian Harper is in charge. This summer certainly has been memorable Church, but it is only routine. When a real and record breaking in terms of the weather. test comes – illness, death, a crisis in life, Pastoral cover by: After the wet weather and cold winter they have no real depth to their faith and Mr Roy Crowe, and late spring, we had a lovely summer fall away. How deep is our faith in Christ? Diocesan Pastoral Assistant and little rain. As we know this had it side When a problem occurs who or what do we effects, the produce of crops has been rely on? Paul in Ephesians Chapter 3 v 16-19 affected, the reservoirs were at all time low prays that we may grow in faith. Wedding - 10/08/18 even hose pipe bans and sadly loss of lives Tracey Armstrong, Clabby Road, in other countries. The third type of ground – the thorns had Fivemiletown and Ashley McFarland, Jesus spoke about the response to the potential, but in the end was unproductive. Annaloughan Road, Augher. sowing of seed and its harvest which was The reason these people were unfruitful

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 47 was because they responded to the gospel Rodney 02889541271 Proceeds to the New the cards, the telephone messages, texts and Christ, but did not address hidden sins Rectory Fund. and those who have called at the home and habits, they tried to serve two masters. and brought gifts. The family would also like Jesus said we can’t do that. The Bible is Harvest Services to put on record our sincere thanks to the clear, our hearts are deceitful and so we can Tempo Friday 28th September 8 p.m. Bishop, Mr. Glenn Moore and the Dean for forget as far as God is concerned all sin is Sunday 30th 11-30 a.m. Family Harvest their help during the first weeks of Maurice’s equal before God and must be dealt with as Service illness. We are very grateful for the quick with weeds in the garden or they will take Clabby – Friday 5th October 8 p.m. action of Mr. B. Foster and the parishioners over. Sunday 7th 10-15 a.m. Family Harvest. of Colebrooke Parish Church. The family The last type of ground was a delight, as it 7-30 p.m. Leaders Dedication Service would also like to thank Mr. Roy Crowe, produced a harvest. These people had a responded to the message of the gospel Thanks Rev. Margaret Pringle and Rev. Johnny and trusted in Christ as their Saviour and The Rectory Family would like to thank Mr. McLoughlin for their help and support to were serious in getting to know God better Johnny Graham one of our Scout parents Maurice and to the family it was a real and serving him as their Lord. They abided and his son Jamie for many weeks of help blessing at such a difficult time, words can’t in him and bore fruit, evidence that they moving the study / office from the Rectory express our sincere thanks to all the above. were God’s followers, Read John chapter 15. to the Church Hall. Then to the following Today the challenge is what type of ground people Mr. Johnny Graham, Mr. Leslie Above all Maurice and the family are is your heart? Are you praying that the McCutcheon, Mr. Harold Wilson and Mr. Ian thankful to God for answered prayer at Holy Spirit would come and prepare your McCutcheon for moving furniture to our the time of the illness and since. Please heart to receive the seed of the word of temporary house in Tempo and into storage. continue to pray for continued recovery God and may he work to produce the first We would also like to thank the following; to full health. Maurice still gets tired easily commitment of your life to Christ and live a Mr. Ian McCutcheon, Mr. Leslie McCutcheon, from little effort. But takes assurance from life this is evidence he lives in it. Mr. Rodney White and Mr. Mark McDonald God’s word in Isaiah Chapter 40 v 31 “Those who helped to move the remainder of the who wait upon the Lord shall renew their furniture to storage for us during Maurice’s Church Events strength”. n Midnight walk illness. Also to Mr. Clive Vance and Mr. Friday 7th September, Clabby Church Hall Rodney White for the use of their vans. meeting at 11-30 p.m. Proceeds towards Sympathy New Rectory Fund. Thank you On behalf of the Select Vestry and parish- n Sunday 9th September Sunday Schools Rev. Canon Maurice Armstrong would like ioners of Clabby, we want to extend our re-open at usual times. to use these notes to express his sincere deepest sympathy to the Adams family, n 6th October Vintage Tractor Run – thanks and that of all the family for the many particularly to Alvin (Rector’s Churchward- Clabby Church Hall – Contact Harold people who have sent their good wishes en) and Ian (Select Vestry member) on the 02889521763 Vera 02889521160 or after his stroke. Particularly for the prayers, death of their mother, Mary.

Parish Register there is every possibility that you may be Trory and Burials at Trory called upon for guidance in the future. Robert (Bob) Abraham Killadeas Earnest (Ernie) Coalter Holy Baptism James (Jim) Fleming On 5th August we were delighted to Vacant welcome the Stuart family and facilitate the During the vacancy the Ven Brian Harper Baptism of Oliver Blaney Stoker Stuart. In is in charge with Mrs Sue Hogg, Diocesan Condolences Pastoral Assistant, assisting with pastoral care. Other parishioners bereaved. We remember the midst of all our bereavements it was the Armstrong, Loane, Somerville and wonderful to welcome a new member the Hetherington-Armstrong families. Our Christian Faith. parish has taken quite a knock recently. To all who have been bereaved we offer our Trory Dates condolences, our thoughts and prayers are n Mothers’ Union will resume Monday 10th Where did that time go? It seems an age with you. since our Orange Parade and a wonderful September. Mandell Toal will be guest sermon by Canon McGirr. Sorry that the Thank you speaker. n Tuesday Club resumes on 11th September Worshipful Master missed the parade and While on the subject of bereavement we n Sunday School resumes on 9th we hope that by now he has returned to full would like to mention that for many years health. our Parish Graves Register has been September 10.15am maintained by Fred Fleming. Fred carried n Trory Bowling Club will resume the Walk out his duty with accuracy, dignity and great autumn- winter programme on Thursday The sponsored walk was an enjoyable understanding. There are many unsung and Saturday evenings at 8pm. day, weather not too warm and dry for heroes in the everyday running of a parish n Church Services continue as normal the barbeque. Our thanks to Barbara and and Fred is definitely one of those. Thank at 11.30am every Sunday with Holy Mandell, not forgetting the Chef and all the you. The baton has been passed on. Long Communion on the first Sunday of every helpers. may your health and excellent memory last, month. Please come and join us.

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THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE MOTHERS’ UNION

Dot Barlow and Pauline Carson from Garrison, Slavin, Belleek and Kiltyclogher MU and (inset): Margaret Crawford and Joan Brownlee from Cleenish and Mullaghdun Mothers’ Union. Spring Council meeting hears work of members throughout the year The Clogher Diocesan Mothers’ Union friends outside Mothers’ Spring Council meeting took place on Union who had contributed Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at 7.30 pm in to and supported the work and the Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. witness of MU. Mrs Irene Boyd, Diocesan President, Other officers then presented their welcomed everyone to the meeting and reports, Liane Armstrong - Diocesan Revd Charles Eames, Diocesan Chaplain Secretary; Anne Armstrong - Diocesan led in prayer which included a special Treasurer; Ivy Edwards – Finance and prayer for the Graham family circle whose Central Services Co-ordinator; Valerie son, Neil, had been killed in an accident McMorris – Faith and Policy Unit Co- the previous day. ordinator; Dr Margaret Knox – Indoor Members were then asked to stand while the Diocesan President read the names of Members Contact; Noreen Little – Action all the members who had passed away in and Outreach Unit Co-ordinator; Myrtle the past year. Allen – Fundraising and Communications The Diocesan President presented her Co-ordinator and Doreen Earls – report to the council with the main words Worldwide Representative. throughout her report ‘Thank you’ – to The Diocesan President then highlighted all members, office bearers and Trustees the remaining events for the year 2018. for their faithful and dedicated service The evening concluded when Rev Charles especially during the celebratory events Eames led in prayer and the grace. Blanche Gordon and Gladys Armstrong with a in 2017. Thank you also to all family and Supper was then served. beautiful blanket which Gladys knit for Action and Outreach in Clogher Diocese.

50 CHURCH OF IRELAND Revd Charles Eames, Mothers’ Freda Beacom, Ivy Union Diocesan Chaplain with Edwards and Anne Heather Harper, MU Enterprises Armstrong, MU Representative. Diocesan Treasurer on the ‘Bring and Buy’ stall.

Nuala Atwell, Joy Coulter and Hazel McCelland.

Sallaghy ladies serving tea – Jennifer Little, Valerie Crawford and Elizabeth Johnston.

Irene Boyd, Mothers’ Union Diocesan President and Liane Armstrong, Diocesan Secretary.

Doreen McDowell, Valerie Crawford and Helen Saddler Heather Kettyle and Jennifer Little (Sallaghy MU

Above and below: A selection of items donated from the different Branches of MU. Most of these baby items will go to SWAH. The little Trauma Teddies are given to children in A&E.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 51 Group photo with Rev. Charles Eames, Mothers’ Union Diocesan Chaplain. Mothers’ Union Indoor Members Bishop’s Tea Party The Bishop’s Tea Party was held at the See thanked the Bishop and Mrs. McDowell for House, Fivemiletown in June, on a glorious their kind invitation to the See House and summer’s day. presented them with gifts. We were pleased to have the MU Chaplain, Mrs Irene Boyd spoke about Mary Sumner, Revd Charles Eames present. After tea and our founder and gave each member a sheet a great time of fellowship, the members sang a few favourite hymns, outside in with some of her quotes and her prayer, the sunshine. Dr Margaret Knox (Indoor which all said together, to finish off the Members Contact for Clogher Diocese) afternoon.

Dr Margaret Knox serving tea to Olive Nixon, Magheracross. Above: Gretta Hassard, Vonnie Elliott, Kathleen Irwin. Below left: Liane Armstrong and Diane Simpson (standing) with (from left); May Sweeney, Pearl Knox and Gloria Verner, Magheracross. Below right: Irene Boyd (Mothers’ Union Diocesan President) with Mrs Gladys Armstrong, Trory MU.

52 CHURCH OF IRELAND Revd Charlie Eames with Eva Taylor, Norma Scott and Lily Robinson Dr Margaret Knox (Indoor Members Contact for Clogher Diocese) and Lettie Coulter (right) from Magheracross Mothers’ Union. with Mrs Sadie Brown and her daughter, Lenni Brown-Reid(both seated) from Trory Mothers’ Union member celebrates her 100th birthday in company of friends The Mothers’ Union helped to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs Maisie Fawcett on 2nd July 2018. Kilskeery & Trillick Mothers’ Union Branch was formed 76 years. Prior to this it met in a member’s home. Maisie who worked as a Primary School teacher, has been a member of Mothers’ Union for over 50 years. She was a very ac- tive member over this time and held offices including Secretary and a committee mem- ber. When unable to attend meetings she became an Indoor member 16 years ago. On Monday 2nd July, Maisie was visited by the Diocesan Mothers’ Union President, Pauline Farrell (Treasurer of Irene Boyd (Diocesan President Mrs. Irene Boyd and the Diocesan Secretary, Kilskeery & Trillick MU), May Kee MU) and Liane Armstrong Liane Armstrong as well as Office Bearers (Branch Leader), Gwen Crozier (Diocesan Secretary) with Maisie. from her own Branch. (Secretary) with Maisie.

Irene and Maisie look at her telegram from The Queen.

Maisie Fawcett on her 100th Birthday. Maisie’s birthday cake with some ‘tables’ on it.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 53 CHILDREN’S SECTION

54 CHURCH OF IRELAND Colour the harvest mice pulling the carrots

Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into the harvest field.” Luke 10 verse 2 Read the whole story in Luke chapter 10 verses 1 -11 and then try this wordsearch.

Maybe you had a picnic during the holidays… remember to thank God for all your lovely food, your family and your friends to share it with.

PLENTIFUL SANDALS FEW PEACE ANYONE KINGDOM PURSE TOWN GREET WORKERS HARVEST HEAL HOUSE DRINKING SICK ROAD EATING BAG FIELD WAGES

How many words can you make using the letters of “HARVEST THANKSGIVING”? Here are some to get you started: EAT GIVE

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 55 YOUTH PAGE

Youth Council returns to ‘Fearless’ Following the success of last year’s Autumn Soul weekend in Bangor the AutumnYouth Council are Soul proposing weekend to again sponsor a return visit with a diocesan Followinggroup thethis success year. of last We year’s will beyouth staying weekend at for youngthe Bangorpeople from 13-Abbeyweekend church programme halls will beand the Hamilton Autumn Soul weekend in Bangor the 18yrs. It aims to provide these people with Road Presbyterian church and halls. The Youthtravelling Council are to proposing and tofrom again Bangorthe time by and coach. space to meet This Jesus year’s in fresh themeweekend is begins “Fearless” with registration and at 7pm sponsorthe ke a returnynote visit withspeaker a diocesan will benew the ways Rev’d and encounter Michael the Holy Spirit.Spence It’s on of the Movilla Friday evening Abbey with Opening group this year. We will be staying at the not just about feeling safe, warm and cosy Worship at 8pm. There will be a full BangorChurch Abbey in church Newtownards halls and travelling . though. It’s about taking up the challenge evening’s programme including Rev’d to and from Bangor by coach. This year’s to advance in a walk with Jesus Christ…..or Michael’s first talk followed by the Late- theme is “Fearless” and the keynote meeting Him for the very first time! Young Night Extras from 10:30pm. Saturday will speakerMichael will be thesays Rev’d, Michael “I’m Spenceexcited people to be are invitedat Autumn to enjoy deep Soul worship, as wesee discover more worship, howtalks, seminars God’s and live oflove Movilla overcomes Abbey Church in Newtownards. all our fears inspirational and seteachingts us and freewarm fellowship to live outmusic. God’s Finally, Sundayamazing brings the closing Michael says, “I’m excited to be at Autumn as well as having time to relax and enjoy worship service and talk from Rev’d Soulpurposes as we discover for how our God’s lives. love Thisthemselves! year we’ll be discovering howMichael to followed live byout the annualGod’s Dodgeball overcomesamazing all our purposes fears and sets usfor free our lives.No matter Anywhat stage worries, in life we are inadequacies likely tournament, dreads in the nearby and Aurora leisure to live out God’s amazing purposes for our to face trials, temptations and the odd centre sports hall. lives.failures This year that we’ll be might discovering hold how us giantback along are the way!overcome Whilst it’s all just by a God’s perfect love and we’re tofree live out to God’s live amazing the purposesway God for our wantspart of growingus to up, live these – are fearlessly!” also great lives. Any worries, inadequacies, dreads opportunities to see God at work as He Full details and application forms and failures that might hold us back are builds our characters and shapes us to be will be sent to parishes but if overcome by God’s perfect love and we’re more like Jesus. At the centre of it all, God you would like any further freeAutumn to live the Soulway God iswants a uspurposely to live – has designed given us a secret youth weapon –weekend LOVE, and forinformation young please people contact: from [email protected] fearlessly!” love casts out fear! 13-18yrs. It aims to provide these people with the time and07850881712 space to meet AutumnJesus Soul in is afresh purposely new designed ways andAs with encounter last year the main the venue Holy for the Spirit. It’s not just about feeling safe, warm and cosy though. It’s about taking up the challenge to advance in a walk with Jesus Christ…..or meeting Him for the very first time! Young people are invited to enjoy deep worship, inspirational teaching and warm56 fellowshipCHURCH as OFwell IRELAND as having time to relax and enjoy themselves!

No matter what stage in life we are likely to face trials, temptations and the odd giant along the way! Whilst it’s all just a part of growing up, these are also great opportunities to see God at work as He builds our characters and shapes us to be more like Jesus. At the centre of it all, God has given us a secret weapon – LOVE, and love casts out fear! DIOCESAN NEWS

The Revd Johnny McLoughlin (second left), who was instituted Rector of Aghavea Parish on Friday, 29th June with (from left), Revd Robert Boyd, who preached the sermon; the Bishop of Clogher, Right Revd John McDowell and the Dean of Clogher, Revd Johnny McLoughlin and his wife, Kim with daughter Naomi and her husband Very Revd Kenneth Hall. James and son, Ben. New rector instituted to Aghavea Parish The institution of The Revd Johnny of Glendermott and Newbuildings, Diocese development of lay and ordained ministry in McLoughlin as Rector of Aghavea Parish, of Derry and Raphoe. the Diocese. was conducted by The Bishop of Clogher, The hymns were; “We love the place, O Revd McLoughlin, who worked as a Right Revd John McDowell, on Friday God,” “How lovely is your dwelling place,” computer consultant, was ordained in July evening, 29th June, the Feast of St. Peter. “Lord, the light of your love is shining” and 2009 and served his curacy in St Mark’s Revd McLoughlin comes to Clogher Diocese “And can it be that I should gain.” The choir Parish, Armagh. from neighbouring Armagh Diocese, where sang an anthem, “How good it is.” The He and his wife, Kim have two children, he was Rector of Clonfeacle, Derrygortreavy organist was Mrs. Myrtle Graydon. Naomi (21) and Ben (15). and Eglish parishes. The new Rector was presented to the At a reception in the parish hall following The lessons were read by Mr. David Atwell, Bishop by the Dean of Clogher, Very Revd the service, Revd McLoughlin and his Parish Reader and Revd Margaret Pringle, Kenneth Hall and parish representatives family were welcomed to the parish by Non Stipendiary Minister, who conducted took part in the Commission. Churchwarden, Mr. Norman McCoy and by services in Aghavea during the vacancy. The collection was taken up for the Revd. Colin Milligan from Brookeborough The preacher was Revd Robert Boyd, Rector Clogher Ministry Fund which facilitates the Methodist Church.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 57 DIOCESAN NEWS Commissioning service for new Diocesan Reader and Parish Readers A Service of Holy Communion and the Commissioning of a new Diocesan Reader and Admission of Parish Readers, took place in Inishmacsaint Parish Church, near Derrygonnelly on Sunday, 22nd July 2018. The commissioning of Harry Anderson as Diocesan Reader and the Admission of Linda Brunt as Parish Reader for Kilskeery and Trillick Group of Parishes and Joe McAlpine as Parish Reader for Maguiresbridge and Derrybrusk Group of Parishes was led by the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd John McDowell. The Bishop was also the preacher. During the service, the hymns were; “In Christ Alone,” “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” “The Spirit came,” and “I am the Bread of Life.” A solo was sung by Michele Elliott. The first reading was by Linda Brunt and the Gospel reading was by Joe McAlpine. The prayers were led The Bishop of Clogher, Right Revd. John McDowell with (from left); Mary Elliott, Churchwarden; Linda Brunt, by Harry Anderson. The collection was taken up for Chancellor David Skuce, Warden of Readers; Colin Brownsmith, Diocesan Reader; Joe McAlpine, Harry the Diocesan Ministry Fund. Anderson and Elizabeth McClelland.

OBITUARY Autism MRS DOROTHY ELIZABETH (BETTY) MARSDEN CLOGHER DIOCESAN MOTHERS’ UNION PRESIDENT 1992 - 1994 awareness

The death has taken place of Dorothy 1992 in the Parish of St Tighernach, training for Elizabeth (Betty) Marsden, peace- Clones. parishes fully in her 96th year, in the care Mrs Marsden was the backbone of of Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Mothers’ Union in the Southern The Clogher Diocesan Board Dublin. part of the Diocese. Nothing was of Social Theology in Action in She was the dearly beloved too much trouble and when it conjunction with Clogher Diocesan wife of Canon Robert W Mars- came to organising a service Youth Council are hosting training den (Sandymount and former- or an MU outing you could be sessions that will assist parishes ly of Clones, Co Monaghan) sure that everything would be make their churches and activities and mother of Joy, Gerald and in order. more accessible to those with David, mother-in-law to Patricia, In the case of the MU outing, autism. to the late Daire Brehan and she and Precentor Marsden did The training sessions will cover the late Tom Hill, grandmother to a “dummy run”! She was very the following; Charlotte and great-grandmother to particular about how the MU banners • What is Autism? Finnley. were carried, and the banner bearer and • Understanding Learning Styles The funeral service took place on Monday, escorts wore white gloves! If we were entirely • Coping with melt downs 28 May at 12 noon in St Matthew’s Church, honest, we would say we were a little in awe of • How can we make our Irishtown followed by burial at Deansgrange her, because of her efficiency, but behind this environment more Autism friendly Cemetery, beside her parents. there was a very kind and caring lady, who did The training sessions will be held Mrs Marsden was MU Enrolling Member in her very best for both the MU members and the on 17th October in St. Patrick’s Drum from 1958-1966, Secretary and Treasur- Church. Church Hall, Monaghan and er in Currin Parish from 1958-1966, Enrolling In 1992, MU members were invited to the Aras an Uachtarain to meet the President, Mrs Mary on 18th October 2018 in the Member, Secretary and Treasurer in Killeevan Robinson. Mrs Marsden and eight members Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. Parish from 1966-1994 and Enrolling Member in attended from Clogher, where after a wonderful There will be two sessions each Clones Parish 1966-1994. visit and due to the generosity of Mrs Marsden, day with the afternoon sessions She was also Diocesan Literature Represent- all enjoyed a lovely meal in a local hotel on the aimed at clergy and the evening ative in the Southern part of the diocese from way home. sessions for Sunday school 1958-1977; Diocesan Secretary and Diocesan This remarkable lady shone a light for Mothers’ teachers, youth leaders etc. Treasurer 1976-1983; Diocesan Vice President Union during her lifetime. For further information, contact 1983-1990; Elected Member 1990-1992 and “Good deeds are obvious and even those that Revd Charlie Eames by phone served as Diocesan President from 1992-1994. are not cannot remain hidden for ever.” (07809159002) or by email Mrs Marsden’s Commissioning Service as Dioc- 1 Timothy Chapter 5 Verse 25 ([email protected]) if you wish esan President took place on Sunday 8 March - Valerie Stewart to attend any of these sessions for further details and to book your place.

58 CHURCH OF IRELAND Lottie Lancashire and Lela Lancashire putting the finishing touches to window display in the porch at Drum Parish Church.

Helping to decorate Drum Parish Church for their Harvest Thanksgiving Service are (from left); Mervyn Reilly, Lottie Lancashire, Maud Agnew, Lela Lancashire, Sharon Lancashire, Shirley Stewart, Helen Lancashire and Cecil Lancashire.

HARVEST SERVICES BEGIN

IN DRUM PARISH The decorating group at Drum Parish Church in the porch.

arvest thanksgiving services in the parish. today. The box pews with doors and locks begin around the diocese this Many of those attending will travel from were replaced with the present modern month but one of the first to be neighbouring parishes and churches as a open style pews, but the doors were re- H held is in Drum Parish Church, Co. way of support at this harvest time. used as panelling around the walls. Monaghan on Sunday, 2nd September at This year, Drum Parish Church marks its A new Porretts hot air system was installed 8pm. 190th anniversary since it was built on the replacing the two old upright stoves. The The decorating group from Drum Parish, outskirts of the small market village, in the interior walls and woodwork were all part of the Ematris Group in Clogher Parish of Currin, Barony of Dartry, on an painted. Diocese have been putting the finishing elevated site overlooking Leysborough The total cost of renovation including roof, touches to their display bringing in flowers, Lake. Stone was extracted from the local re-leading of valley, pews, painting and fruit and vegetables from gardens and farms quarry to build the church initially as a heating was £211-9-4. chapel of ease to Currin Church financed by Re-opening services took place on 14th, a grant from the late Board of First Fruits. 15th, 22nd and 23rd of October 1902. The church was later extended in 1860 to Since then many repairs have been carried accommodate the growing numbers of out and the church was re-roofed in the worshippers. 1980’s with a replacement of a new front On 18th June 1902, the church closed door and oil heating was installed in the temporarily for major repairs, as contractors mid-1990s. More recently the interior walls from Brookeborough arrived with cart were repaired and painted, new carpets loads of ready prepared ceiling timbers. and tiles laid in 2008 and these gifts were The church was re-roofed and the inside dedicated by Bishop Michael Jackson 10 ceiling of lath and plaster was replaced with years ago at a service to mark the 180th beautiful solid pitch pine which is still there anniversary.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 59 MISSIONARY & CHARITABLE NEWS improve their lives and start businesses. We chatted to Maria who shared with us HARVEST FOCUS the amazing difference being a part of this group had made to her life. Maria, along A member of the with the others in the group, pay US$10 Addis women’s per month into the savings scheme. This group earns money money is loaned out to those in the group by working in farmers’ fields. to make purchases. Once the purchase has been made, the member begins to pay this money back with a small amount of interest. The groups latest investment when we visited had been two goats for each member. Maria spoke of the difference that the goats had made to her family. The benefits were not only financial, Maria had gained respect from her husband because of her ability to increase the family’s status amongst the community. Maria like Aster benefitted greatly from her involvement in this women’s group. Thanks to you, women like Aster and Maria have the power to make improvements NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD WITH to their own lives, to own their own businesses, adapt to climate change, HEART AND HANDS AND VOICES and nurture their environment for future generations. They have the ability to by Jane Burns, her family. But Aster refused to be beaten transform their lives and communities. Church and Community Officer, Christian Aid by poverty. In Isaiah 58:7-8 we are reminded to ‘share She came together with women in her our bread with the hungry’. Along with that e are in the midst of a busy village to set up their own shop, powered reminder comes the beautiful promise in Harvest Time again. It is a by the sun. With training from our partner, verse 8 that if we do then ‘our light will time to give thanks to God for Aster and her sisters turned this shop into break forth like the dawn’. Let us as people W another year and a plentiful a thriving business that benefits her, the of God this Harvest reflect upon all the good Harvest on the farm. It is particularly community and the environment. gifts that we have and how we can share poignant this year as we have had the onset In Aster’s own words: them with others. of drought in July and it is brought home to ‘Coming together as a women’s group, it’s us in Ireland just how much we take our rain like adopting sisters; another family. We Jane Burns can be contacted at for granted. share happiness and sorrow together. They Christian Aid’s Dublin office; jburns@ As a child, growing up on a tillage farm, share my burden and help me face my christian-aid.org or call on 01 4967040 Harvest brought feelings of excitement challenges.’ or email David Thomas in Belfast; which as you move into adulthood bring Solar energy has given Aster’s village not [email protected] or call feelings of appreciation for how God has just literal power – they once had no access 028 90648133. provided for us through the land and all it to electricity – but also the power to change produces. their lives. Now Aster and her sisters can Since becoming involved with Christian save for the future, make their children Aid about 14 years ago, I have a new proud, and challenge traditions while caring appreciation and understanding about for the planet. All this in an environment what Harvest in its many forms means to where climate change hits women and girls individuals in the developing world. the hardest. This Harvest time in Christian Aid, we are Aster’s sister, Ari, says: ‘In the past women standing together with women like Aster were not recognised and we were not free. in Ethiopia, to rejoice and call for gender Having money as women was difficult. We justice through Christian Aid’s 2018 Harvest didn’t have any reserves for the hard times Appeal. As we celebrate and praise God for or the drought.’ providing all we need, we also stand with During a visit to Zimbabwe in 2014, I our sisters whose harvests are uncertain. met with a group of women in the Binga For the once-overburdened Aster, life was a region, who had set up with Christian Aid’s constant struggle, simply because she is a assistance, a savings and lending scheme woman. Farming, cooking, carrying firewood group. These schemes operate a bit like – no matter how hard she worked, she was village banks, with each person making unable to save enough money to support monthly contributions and receiving loans to

Right: Aster Argo, 29, and her children outside their home.

60 CHURCH OF IRELAND FLOWER FESTIVAL and Art exhibition christ church taney Friday 5th-Sunday 7th October 2018 REFLECTIONS OF HARVEST IN DUNDRUM Friday to Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Admission: €10 Seniors and groups of 10 or more €8 Light lunches and refreshments available

CONTACT: Ms Jasmin Hourie, Taney Flower Festival Committee Mobile No: 087 2428924 Email: [email protected]. Group bookings essential.

Taney Flower Festival flyer.indd 1 20/03/2018 16:08 COMMUNITY NEWS Special service marks 100 years of Clogher Valley Show

The Rector of the Clogher Cathedral Group of Parishes, Revd. Judy and Cas with friends from the Ballycassidy area in Trory Parish Church. Olivia Downey, conducted a rather different type of service during the summer. She led a special community service of Daughters of famous Surgeon thanksgiving for the life and work of Clogher Valley Agricultural Society which this year marked the 100th agricultural show at visit Trory Parish Church Augher. The service took place on Sunday, 22nd July, just days Judy and Cas, daughters of Dr Denis Burkitt, whose childhood home before the Show was held. was at Laragh, Ballycassidy, visited Trory Parish Church over the Revd Olivia was assisted by Revd Fr. Noel McGahan, Parish summer and viewed the plaque erected some years ago in memory Priest from Clogher Roman Catholic Church. The Dean of of their late grandparents, James P and Gwendoline Burkitt and Clogher, the Very Revd Kenneth Hall also took part in the visited their graves in the Churchyard. They also visited the home at service. During the event, Mr Jack Johnston, a parishioner of St. Laragh. Macartan’s Cathedral and a local historian gave a brief history An ancester of the Burkitt’s married a daughter of Oliver Cromwell. of the Clogher Valley Show explaining how the Clogher Valley The Burkitts at Laragh were noted for their hospitality. James P was Agricultural Society was formed in 2004 but how shows were the County Surveyor for Roads in Fermanagh and a Fellow of the not held during the war years and more recently in 2001 due to Ornithology Society. the restrictions of Foot and Mouth Disease. The Chairman of the A wartime evacuee from Belfast, Robert Harbinson, writes ‘sitting Show, Mr Nicholas Lowry thanked all who took part. in Trory Sunday School under Master Burkitt watcher on the shore of the half-rath of Laragh, and though versed in foreign missions, Master Burkitt would be remembered on many foreign shores for his mission to an 11-year-old robin seen in the birdbath at Laragh, while the town sparrow would never forget reed marshes of the golden-eye on winter mornings after church at Trory in the glorious company of Erne’s apostle of birds, Master Burkitt.’ Dr Dennis Burkitt was educated at Portora Royal School and Trinity College Dublin reading Medicine. He died in 1993 aged 82. The Daily Telegraph stated: “Dennis Burkitt, the medical scientist who has died discovered the childhood cancer now known around the world as ‘Burkitt’s Lymphoma.’ He became known as ‘the Fibre Man’ because of his findings on the value of fibre in the diet. He spent nearly 20 years as a surgeon in Africa. He worked closely with the Church Missionary Society. “Naturally modest, he was never given to boasting of his many honours. He was a devout Christian, whose world view could readily be summarised in the words he wrote ‘I am very conscious that I have been a grateful receiver rather than an achiever, and prominently displayed on my study wall are the words of the Apostle Paul: What do you possess that was not given to you? If then you received it as a gift, why take the credit yourself?’”

The Dean of Clogher, the Very Rev Kenneth Hall pictured with the Choir of The daughters recalled family prayers centred on the Daily Portion Corpus Christi College, Oxford with directors, Matthew Murphy from Enniskillen of Scripture. The Burkitt ladies visited local homes and met up and Theodore Hill following their lunchtime performance in St Macartin’s with some of the people who worked for the family at Laragh, now Cathedral, Enniskillen. The choir visited Enniskillen as part of an Irish tour which the home of the Byrne Family. They visited Enniskillen Library and began in Dublin and also took in Armagh and Belfast. Following the lunchtime viewed the Burkitt books there. concert in St. Macartin’s Cathedral, the Choir also performed Sung Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Enniskillen later on the same day. Judy, who is an ordained minister of the Anglican Church and her sister, Cas returned home full of gratitude for the warm welcome they received in Trory Parish and the local community.

62 CHURCH OF IRELAND Thanksgiving service for work of St. John Ambulance A thanksgiving service for the work of St John Ambulance and its many volunteers in Clogher Diocese is taking place in St Macartin’s Funding workshop organised Cathedral, Enniskillen during morning worship at 11am on Sunday, 16th September. by National Churches Trust The service to be conducted by the Dean of Clogher, Very Revd A funding workshop is being organised by the National Church- Kenneth Hall, will be attended by The Lord Prior, Sir Malcolm Ross, es Trust in partnership with the Ulster Historic Churches Trust at the third highest ranked person within the Order of St. John under the Gracehill Moravian Church on Friday 14 September the Sovereign Head, the Queen and the Duke of Gloucester. designed specifically for churches in Northern Ireland of all The most senior Knight of the Commandery of Ards in Northern denominations. The event will explore the importance of Ireland, Viscount Brookeborough KG will also be in attendance. maintenance and early diagnosis of potential issues as well The service is also promoting awareness of the contribution made as looking at what help is out there to help you stop minor by so many volunteers, some of whom have been with the charity problems becoming major ones. Speakers at the event include for over 30 years, who with St. John Ambulance vehicles, attend Manus Deery (Assistant Director in the Historic Environment sporting and community event providing First Aid cover. Division of the Department of Communities), Chris McCollum Lord Brookeborough said: “Every one of these people is an unpaid (Conservation Accredited Building Surveyor specialising in volunteer. This is a service to thank them for what they do.” historic buildings), Nigel Mills from the National Churches Trust He gave an example of the commitment and necessity to have St. and Peter Mojsa from the Allchurches Trust. Chris McCollum John Ambulance at sporting fixture and at major public events. At will be providing an update on the UHCT’s Maintenance Pilot the recent Clogher Valley Show, one of the largest one-day agricul- Scheme which was launched in 2017. Those attending will also tural shows in Ireland, there were two St. John Ambulance vehicles hear from two churches about their experiences from taking present and by mid-afternoon, both were fully engaged and a third was asked to be on standby. part in the first round of the scheme. Nigel Mills will speak about St John Ambulance volunteers are trained in first aid to treat all the National Churches Trust new grant programmes which are types of injuries ranging from headaches to heart attacks. They use being launched in the Autumn and Peter Mojsa will update the these skills to provide first aid treatment at a wide variety of public worksho on how the Allchurches Trust is currently supporting events. Places of Worship and how you can access their funding. Volunteers often arrange further medical assistance and transport To book tickets and to find out more about the event please for patients or provide comfort and rest to people in need of more visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maintaining-and-looking-af- prolonged care. ter-your-church-tickets-49031192617 A spokesperson stated: “St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid charity. Every year, more than 400,000 people learn how to save a life through our training programmes, including hundreds of thousands of young people. Our volunteers provide first aid in their Clogher Diocesan Board of Social communities, keeping people safe at events, and working alongside Theology in Action in conjunction with the NHS in response to 999 calls. We’re also always campaigning Clogher Diocesan Youth Council to raise awareness of first aid and directly educate the public. We provide medical cover for events – from major sporting fixtures and music festivals to public gatherings. We’re the leading provider of presents workplace training, reaching over 250,000 people a year. Over half of the people we train are under 18. We don’t just teach life-saving skills – we offer life-saving opportunities as well. We give people AUTISM AWARENESS access to important skills they wouldn’t otherwise get the chance to learn. First aid is such a simple skill, but it has an incredible impact. TRAINING SESSIONS We want everyone to learn it, so that they can be the difference to assist churches activities more between a life lost and a life saved.” accessible to those with autism.

We will cover questions like; TYRONE GARDENING • What is Autism? • Understanding Learning Styles AND TIMBER • Coping with melt downs FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS, CONTACT ME • How can we make our environment more Autism friendly We can mow grass, cut hedges, carry out tree surgery, power Training sessions will be held on 17th October 2018 in washing, small contruction jobs, patio laying, fencing, etc St Patrick’s Church Hall, Monaghan and on 18th October 2018 FREE QUOTATIONS GIVEN in the Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. We will beat or match any price given by others, with special prices There will be two sessions each day with the afternoon sessions given for the elderly, churches, etc aimed at clergy and the evening sessions for Sunday school WE ALSO SELL TURF, FIREWOOD AND FIRELIGHTERS teachers, youth leaders etc. FREE DELIVERIES ON LARGE ORDERS Contact Revd Charlie Eames (07809159002) Proprietor: Noel Storey. or email ([email protected]) if you wish to attend any of these sessions, for Tel: 07379341010. further details and to book your place.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 63 CHURCH OF IRELAND NEWS Live to Give YOUTH RESOURCE ENCOURAGES GENEROSITY The Church of Ireland Youth Department has launched Live to Give, a resource on generosity, giving and money, and what the Bible has to say about those issues. Priorities Fund now The resource has been written by CIYD open for applications National Youth Officer, Simon Henry as well as Nicola Brown from the Church of Ireland’s The Church of Ireland Priorities Generous Giving Programme and Jonny Fund is now open for applications. Farrell from Stand By Me – a charity working The fund provides resources with children in the developing world. for growth within the Church of Live to Give seeks to help young people to Ireland and the wider community. think seriously about how they give their time, that aims to a blessing to youth leaders and Contributions to the fund come talents and money, to carefully and prayerfully young people alike. It has been wonderful to directly from parishes and since consider how their decisions may affect have partnership at the heart of it, working its establishment in 1980 over others, and to learn more of God’s generosity. alongside Jonny and Nicola to create something €17 million (£14 million) has been Its four sessions cover: new to engage young people in following distributed in grants. biblical commands to be generous and to serve Four categories are currently 1. Where the heart is – to explore what people with what they have been given. supported by the fund: brings us joy and happiness, the importance of gratitude, and the challenge ‘We really hope this resource will be used • Training - lay and ordained; of putting God first; widely by groups and to learn and have fun • Christian education; 2. A God of plenty – the nature of our together. The ready to run sessions are very • Outreach initiatives; and generous God who gave everything for accessible with a lot of interactive activities, • Innovative ministry in a rural us, and what it means to be stewards of Bible study, prayer challenges and games. context. I hope and pray that by using this resource, Application forms for grants to what we have been given; groups will be impacted in their biblical parishes or organisations within 3. More than enough – to look at the ways understanding of generosity, giving and money the Church are available from the in which God has equipped young people and what a generous God we serve.’ Administrator, Clare McEnaney, to make a practical impact for His Live to Give is free and copies are available who may be contacted via Kingdom in the world around them; from the CIYD offices in Belfast (028 9082 [email protected], on 4. Money talks – covering what we have 00 353 (0) 1 412 5607, or through to give, what happens when we give, and 8890) and Dublin (01 497 8422), and from the Priorities Fund Office, Church practical tools, advice and biblical The Book Well bookshop, in Belfast (www. of Ireland House, Church Avenue, principles for handling money. thebookwell.co.uk). Orders can also be placed Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 CF47. Simon Henry said: ‘Live to Give is a resource by email at [email protected] Please note that the fund is not open to applications from Training the trainers individuals. Forms can also be downloaded from www.priorities. The first in a series of Train the Trainer days ireland.anglican.org for Safeguarding Trust Diocesan Support The closing date for the receipt Teams, in the Republic of Ireland, took place of completed application forms is in Church of Ireland House, Dublin, on Monday, 31st October 2018. Tuesday, 17th July. These days are being held to ensure that all members of the Diocesan Support Teams are up to date with the latest developments Save the Date... in child protection from a State level (arising Building Blocks, the Children’s from the Children First legislation), to brief Ministry Conference, takes members on the changes that are being place this year on Saturday, 10th November from 9.30am made to the Safeguarding Trust policy, and to 4pm in St. Andrew College, to review the new training modules that Participants at the ‘Train the Trainer’ day held in July. have been developed for staff, volunteers The safeguarding staff and support teams are keen to Booterstown, Co. Dublin. The move ahead with safeguarding training in their respective keynote speaker is Victoria Beech and panel members. It is hoped that these dioceses in the autumn. of GodVenture, who inspires family Train the Trainer days will equip the Diocesan faith at home.Registration which Support Teams to continue to deliver quality House, Dublin is on Monday, 17th September opens in September is 35 Euros. training within their diocese and support and from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Members of Diocesan More information on Facebook advice to parishes. Support Teams can book their place on one of or www.buildingblocks.ie The next available training day in Church the days by emailing [email protected]

64 CHURCH OF IRELAND NEWS FOR VESTRIES Churches agree on common protocol for independent organisations working with children The Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian interest in the organisation being run to consistently implements a child protection Church in Ireland and the Methodist Church an acceptable standard. The church has a policy which accords with the standard in Ireland have agreed on a common responsibility for what happens on church of Children First Act 2015, Children First: protocol when relating to independent property and the church will give formal National Guidance for the Protection organisations working with children in the permission for the organisation / unit to use and Welfare of Children 2017 and Child Republic of Ireland. the premises. It is recognised that even if an Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure While each denomination has their own organisation is independent of the church, and Practice. A copy of the organisation’s child protection guidelines it was considered the public’s perception may be that it is still a policy shall be supplied to the Kirk Session helpful if these guidelines substantially church organisation. / Parish Panel / Church Council or written agree with one another in respect of 1.4 If a church has concerns that certain verification that the policy is accepted by the minimum standards of good practice in practices breach child protection guidelines, church at central level. dealing with children. such concerns should be raised with the 2.2 The local church shall supply to the A spokesperson from the RCB in Dublin organisation leader and/or the headquarters organisation leader the names and contact commented: “It is recognised that it would of the organisation. If the concerns are not details of the church officials responsible for also be helpful if the Churches agreed a satisfactorily dealt with the host church may the premises. The organisation shall supply common protocol for dealing with external withdraw permission for use of the premises to the Kirk Session / Parish Panel / Church organisations which regularly use church by that organisation. Council the names and contact details of premises. 1.5 While the church is not to be responsible the leader in charge of the organisation/ “An independent organisation is a group for the appointment of leaders to an unit. The organisation shall confirm that that, while not operated by the church, independent organisation it is good practice new appointees have been vetted; that no for the Kirk Session / Parish Panel / Church nonetheless uses church premises. Such information was received which debarred organisations may be specifically youth Council to be informed annually (September) their appointment; and, that they have been organisations, or organisations which of the name of the leader in charge in found suitable to work with children. occasionally work with children, e.g. St John writing. 2.3 The organisation shall ensure that Ambulance. 1.6 This protocol should be reviewed on an leaders and helpers in the organisation “The organisation may have an outside annual basis at a meeting of the Inter-Church receive appropriate child protection headquarters and a separate method for the Child Protection Group and representatives training and are aware of the organisation’s appointment of leaders e.g. Scouts, Guides, of independent organisations, in the light reporting procedures. Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Crusaders. of any revision of church or organisation Although some of the leaders may policies. 2.4 If a report has been made by the attend the local host church they are not organisation of a child protection concern, appointed by the church and are not directly Agreed criteria suspicion or allegation through its responsible to the church. “The churches suggest that the following procedures, the person(s) responsible for criteria be agreed with independent child protection in the local church should General guiding principles organisations using church premises, e.g. be informed in confidence that a report has 1.1 In all our practice the Churches and Scouts, Guides, Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, been made. organisations agree that the welfare Crusaders, Christian Endeavour and other 2.5 The organisation shall supply written and safety of children is the paramount groups. confirmation from the insurer that adequate consideration. “It is the duty of the organisation to insurance cover is in place for the 1.2 It is recognised that churches and ensure that the premises are suitable and organisation’s activities or written verification organisations are interdependent, and it appropriate for planned activities. The that the insurance policy of the organisation is therefore vital that constructive working organisation shall also seek to ensure that is accepted by the Church at central level. relationships are developed and maintained. activities shall be carried out safely. Any 2.6 A form of approval (sample below) shall 1.3 If an organisation using church safety concerns regarding the premises shall be signed by the leader of the organisation / premises is operated independently of the be notified by the organisation leader to unit and a church representative confirming local church, while the church will not be the appropriate person within the church as that the conditions have been met. It responsible for the appointment of leaders soon as possible.” is appropriate for this to be completed or general running of the organisation, it is 2.1 The organisation shall confirm to annually or at least every three years recognised that the church still has some the local church that it has adopted and depending upon church requirements. NI Parishes only -The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) The members of the Select Vestry have a responsibility for completing and submitting these over the next few weeks in order ensuring that all information is kept up to date with CCNI and that to avoid any queries with the annual monitoring return or any filing all returns and submissions are made on time to CCNI. glitches which may occur. As the year end for most of the parishes is 31st December, the Any queries relating to the monitoring return should be directed to annual monitoring return, trustees’ annual report, independent CCNI at their head office and any queries relating to the accounts examiners report and accounts to 31st December 2017 must be etc. should be directed to your accountant or independent submitted on-line to CCNI by 31st October 2018. You should be examiner.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 65 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 2018 • Thursday 13th September – Restoration District Male Voice Choir at 8pm in Colebrooke • Sunday 2nd September – Ordination of Through Friendship in St. Macartin’s Cathedral Church. Tickets £10. Revd Lindsey Farrell in St. Columb’s Cathedral, Hall, Enniskillen at 7.30pm with speaker, Revd Ruth • Sunday 30th September – Tyholland Harvest Londonderry, at 4pm for the Bishop’s Curacy of Patterson, a Minister in the Presbyterian Church. Thanksgiving Service at 3pm with Monsignor Inver Parish in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. • Friday 14th - Saturday 15th September 2018 – Joseph McGuinness, Diocesan Adminstrator She previously served as Intern Deacon in Re-dedication of Ardess Parish Church Weekend of the Diocese of Clogher, in attendance. Rossorry. with Service of Thanksgiving and Re-dedication of Refreshments will be served at Tyholland • Sunday 2nd September – Diocesan the church on Friday, 14th September at 7.30pm Community Hall after the service. Commissioning Service for Sunday School following the extensive repairs externally and October 2018 teachers and those involved in children’s ministry internally over the last two years. • Saturday 6th October – Vintage Tractor Run organised by Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious • Friday 14th September – Friends of Slavin leaving Clabby Church Hall at 10.30am. Tea Education in St. Patrick’s Church, Monaghan. Keep Evening in Slavin Parish Church, Belleek at served from 9.30am. Proceeds to the New evening free. 8pm. The Friends of Slavin Evening is combined Rectory Fund. • Tuesday 4th September – Glebes Committee with Harvest Thanksgiving. Special music and a • Sunday 7th October – Aghadrumsee Harvest Meeting at 11am. Monaghan RD Annual and Harvest Supper will be served. Thanksgiving Service in Aghadrumsee Parish Clogher RD Quinquennial. • Saturday 15th September – Fun for the Church at 12.05pm featuring the work of the • Tuesday 4th September – Board of Education Family(Teddy Bear Picnic and Teddy Zip line) at South American Mission Society with Preacher, Committee Meeting at 10am. Ardess Parish Church from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm. Bishop Ken Clarke. • Tuesday 4th September – Glebes Committee An afternoon for fun for the family at the church • Sunday 7th October – Tractor Sunday at Meeting at 11am with a Teddy bear picnic and a zip line to give your Derryvullen South Parish Church at 12 Noon. • Tuesday 4th September – Diocesan Council teddy a trip from the top of the church down into • Friday 12th October – Flower Arranging Meeting at 2pm. the graveyard. Demonstration by Timothy Elliott, Lisnaskea, at • Friday 7th September – Derryvullen South • Saturday 15th September – Visits to Kiltierney 8pm Sharp in Scotshouse Community Centre, for Parish Church Barbecue at the Church Hall, Abbey, Deerpark, Kesh during the afternoon of the Clones Group of Parishes. Tamlaght at 7pm. Proceeds for Church and Hall 15th September in the middle of the Deer park, • Saturday 13th October – Harvest Supper and Funds for those who would like to visit it (kindly granted Barn Dance in Lisbellaw Parish Centre at 8pm. • Friday 7th September – Midnight Walk with by Mr Noel Graham). There will be guided tours of Admission £5 with children over 12 £3 and under proceeds for Clabby Rectory Fund. Details later. the Abbey remains and the graveyard. There will 12s free. • Saturday 8th September – Galloon Parish also be a barbecue on site for everyone. • Sunday 14th October – Harvest Service and Auction at 12 noon in the Church Hall, High Street, • Saturday 15th September – Auction in Dedication of Lewis Organ by The Bishop of Newtownbutler. Collection and storage of items Mullaghdun Church Hall, Letterbreen during the Clogher, Right Revd. John McDowell at 3pm in can be arranged. afternoon. Galloon Parish Church. • Sunday 9th September – Ordination of Revd • Sunday 16th September – Tractor and Vintage • Sunday 14th October – Tractor Sunday at Alison Irvine in St. Mary’s Parish, Maynooth at Car Run along with Honda 50 from Christ Church, Garvary Parish Church at 12 Noon as part of 4pm for ministry in the Parishes of Dunboyne and Aughnamullen to Ballybay Mart starting at 3.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving service. Rathmolyon by the Bishop of Meath and Kildare. • Sunday 16th September – Morning Worship • Wednesday 17th October – Autism Awareness She is a member of Garvary Parish, Clogher featuring St. John’s Ambulance Service in St. Training in St Patrick’s Church Hall, Monaghan, Diocese. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen at 11.00am organised by Clogher Diocesan Board of Social • Sunday 9th September – Tear and Share special attended by The Lord Prior, Sir Malcolm Ross Theology in Action in conjunction with Clogher evening of fun, fellowship and sharing a meal along with Her Majesty’s representative for Co Diocesan Youth Council. Afternoon session aimed together for those going forward for Confirmation, Fermanagh, The Viscount Brookeborough KG. at clergy and evening session for Sunday School their families, friends and Sunday School leaders • Monday 17th September – St.Macartin’s teachers and youth leaders, etc. More information in Garvary Church Hall. Jonny Phenix Diocesan Cathedral Parish Boat Trip around Enniskillen from Revd Charlie Eames Tel; 07809159002 or Youth Officer will be attending and is open to all beginning at 5pm. Email; [email protected] young people in Garvary and Derryvullen South • Thursday 20th September – • Thursday 18th October – Variety Concert for Parishes. The Churches event has been postponed. Aughnamullen Parish. More details later. • Sunday 9th September – Ministry of Healing Ordination of Revd Full details later. • Thursday 18th October – Autism Awareness David Moses in Kilmore Cathedral at 7pm for Training in the Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen, the curacy of Drumgoon(Cootehill) Group. He • Friday 21st September – Table Quiz to raise funds for Malawi Mission 2019 trip for Habitat organised by Clogher Diocesan Board of Social previously served as Intern Deacon in Monaghan. Theology in Action in conjunction with Clogher • Sunday 9th September – Ice-Cream Sunday in for Humanity, organised by the Carrickmacross Group of Parishes, in the Shirley Arms Hotel, Diocesan Youth Council. Afternoon session aimed Magheracross Parish Church, Ballinamallard at at clergy and evening session for Sunday School Carrickmacross at 8.30pm. 11am to begin the autumn season of Church and teachers and youth leaders, etc. More information Sunday School. • Sunday 23rd September – Back To Church from Revd Charlie Eames Tel; 07809159002 or • Sunday 9th September – Morning service Sunday and Bell Ringers Service in St. Macartin’s Email; [email protected] featuring Bird of Paradise Ministries in Rwanda Cathedral, Enniskillen at 11am with dedication of • Friday 19th October – Monaghan Parish Sale in in St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen at 11am. new stained glass window. St Patrick’s Hall from 10am - 2pm. Stalls with tea The speaker will be Revd Jerome, former rector of • Monday 24th September – Farm, Fellowship and coffee served. Killyleagh Parish and former Canon of St. Anne’s and Faith in Colaghty Parish Church, Lack at 8pm • Saturday 20th October – Magheraculmoney Cathedral who with his wife, Mary, returned to when Timothy Keys and Gareth Ellis will share Parish Auction in Kesh Community Centre starting their native Kigali, Rwanda, in 2011 to further the their farming experiences in New Zealand. at 12 noon. work of the Bird of Paradise Ministries, a charity • Thursday 27th September – Diocesan Synod • Sunday 21st October – Annual Service of they founded in 2010. The charity is a Christian, at 5.30pm commencing with a Service of Holy Remembrance in All Saints Parish Church, non-profit organisation which is committed to Communion in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen Mullaghfad at 3pm with members of Fivemiletown provide the basic needs of shelter and care to the followed by Synod in the Cathedral Hall. Royal British Legion and Lisburn Royal British elderly of Rwanda. • Thursday 27th September – Lunchtime Healing Legion attending. Friends and visitors most • Sunday 9th September – Diocesan Service in the Iona Room, St. Macartin’s Cathedral welcome. Commissioning Service for Sunday School Hall, Enniskillen from 1pm - 1.35pm led by • Tuesday 23rd - Thursday 25th October 2018 – teachers and those involved in children’s ministry Archdeacon Brian Harper. Clergy Conference in Arnold’s Hotel, Dunfanaghy, organised by Clogher Diocesan Board of • Friday 28th September – Harvest Concert Co. Donegal. Religious Education in Lisbellaw Parish Church. in Colebrooke Parish Church at 8pm with the • Thursday 25th October – Lunchtime Healing Keep evening free. More details later. Dromore and District Male Voice Choir followed Service in the Iona Room, St. Macartin’s Cathedral • Wednesday 12th September – Aghadrumsee by harvest supper. Proceeds to Marie Curie and Hall, Enniskillen from 1pm - 1.35pm led by Miss Ladies Guild Country Gospel Concert in Colebrooke Church. Tickets £10. Helen Humphries. Aghadrumsee Hall at 8pm. A night of music not to • Friday 28th September – Colebrooke Parish • Friday 26th October – Concert of Music in be missed Church Harvest Concert featuring Dromore & Lisbellaw Parish Centre at 8pm.

66 CHURCH OF IRELAND • Friday 26th October – Hallowe’en Fancy Dress artist will be Curtis Magee with various other • Friday 30th November - Sunday 2nd December and Dance organised by St. Molua’s Parish, artists performing. 2018 – Christmas Tree Festival hosted by Magheracloone in Treacy’s Hotel. Doors opening • Friday 9th - Sunday 11th November 2018 – WW1 St.Finbarr’s Church, Carrickmacross, working 9pm with music by Rainbow and prize for the best Remembrance Weekend when North Fermanagh alongside Carrickmacross Chamber of Commerce dressed. Remembers will hold a weekend of events to to involve schools, businesses and organisations. • Friday 26th October – Maguiresbridge and include exhibition, talks, music and a closing act Derrybrusk sponsored walk at 8pm in aid of of worship, to remember the end of the Great December 2018 parish funds from Belle Isle Orange Hall to Belle War (1914 - 1918). The weekend will take place • Thursday 6th December – Clogher Clerical in Ardess Parish Church and Parish Centre and Isle Castle and returning to the hall for tea. A torch in St. will gather all within the catchment area of North Association AGM and Christmas Lunch and suitable footwear will be needed. Registration Macartan’s Cathedral, Clogher, commencing with is £10. Fermanagh to remember those who fell in the Great War from the locality. Please plan to come a Service of Holy Communion at 11.30am followed • Saturday 27th October – Garrison Church by AGM and Christmas Lunch in Corick House at 10am in Garrison Church along to this weekend. More details will follow. Coffee Morning Hotel, Clogher. Hall in aid of church funds. Tea, coffee, scones, • Saturday 10th November – Derryvullen South traybakes available. Also raffle, cake stall, jams Parish Auction at 12 noon at the Church Hall, • Thursday 6th December – Diocesan Spirituality and bric a brac and face painting for children. Tamlaght. Event for Clergy, Diocesan and Parish Readers • Thursday 15th November – Clogher Clerical and Diocesan Pastoral Assistants at 7.30pm in the November 2018 Association in St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Parish Hall of St. John’s, Fivemiletown. Speaker: • Friday 2nd November – Gospel Concert in Monaghan, commencing with a Service of Holy Breige O’Hare, who is experienced in leading Ardess Parish Church at 8pm. Communion at 11.30am followed by tea/coffee. quiet prayer and reflection on Scripture. Speaker: The Bishop. • Sunday 4th November – Diocesan Ministry of • Sunday 9th December – • Friday 16th November – Gospel Concert in Annual Carol Service Healing Service in St. Patrick’s Parish Church, in Christ Church, Aughnamullen at 3pm. Castle Archdale at 7.30pm Derryvullen North Parish Church by Strule River String Band. Further details later. • Sunday 9th December – Annual Praise and Gift • Tuesday 6th November – Glebes Committee • Sunday 18th November – Clogher Diocesan Service in Killeevan Parish Church, Clones, Co in the Hilliard Room, St Macartin’s Meeting BIG SING in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen Monaghan at 3.00pm Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at 11am(Clones RD at 7pm. Email your favourite hymn to bigsing@ • Wednesday 12th December – Flower Arranging Annual and Kilskeery RD Annual). clogher.anglican.org or submit it in writing to the Demonstration by Elizabeth Allister in Christ • Tuesday 6th November – Board of Education Diocesan Office. A selection of favourite hymns Church, Aughnamullen at 8pm. Committee Meeting in the Board Room, Clogher from people across the diocese will be included in Diocesan Office, Enniskillen at 10am. the selection of hymns at the event. May 2019 • Tuesday 6th November – Glebes Committee • Thursday 22nd November – Lunchtime Healing • Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th May 2019 – Meeting in the Hilliard Room, St Macartin’s Service in the Iona Room, St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at 11am. 2019 General Synod in the Millennium Forum, Enniskillen from 1pm - 1.35pm led by Canon Henry Londonderry. • Tuesday 6th November – Diocesan Council Blair. • Friday 24th - Monday 27th May 2019 – Flower Meeting in the Hilliard Room, St Macartin’s • Sunday 25th November – Gospel Concert in Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at 2pm. Christ Church, Aughnamullen at 3.30pm. Festival in Ardess Parish Church. More details • Thursday 8th November – The 34th Annual • Sunday 25th November – A Commemoration later. Variety Concert will be held in the Youth Hall, of the End of the First World War Service in • Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th May 2020 – 2020 Tullyhommon (kindly granted) at 8pm. Compere Lisbellaw Parish Church at 7pm. Speaker: The General Synod in Croke Park Meetings and for the evening will be Ian Coalter and the guest Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd John McDowell. Events Centre.

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